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Box: ESSEN

Board game · economic, humour

ESSEN

2014 · 2⁠–⁠4 players · 45 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 2 to 4 players.

  • 2 players
  • 3 players
  • 4 players

Weight and time

Medium-light: 2.5 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 45–45 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek5.9/1074 ratings
  • BGG rank15,968thamong all games

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How to play ESSEN

Mechanics

  • Action queue
  • Area majority
  • Commodity speculation
  • Worker placement

Credits ESSEN

  • ArtMaciej Mutwil
  • PublisherLudiCreations

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Game details ESSEN

Year published
2014
Players
2–4
Playing time
45–45 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
2.5 out of 5
Publisher
LudiCreations

Frequently asked questions ESSEN

How many players is ESSEN for?

For 2 to 4 players.

How long does a game take?

45 to 45 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 12 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 2–4.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 14, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku