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Board game · political, strategy

Taj Mahal

Reiner Knizia

2000 · 2⁠–⁠5 players, best with 4 · 45⁠–⁠90 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 2 to 5 players, best with 4.

  • 2 players
  • 3 players
  • 4 players: best
  • 5 players

Weight and time

Medium: 3.0 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 45–90 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek7.3/107,243 ratings
  • BGG rank486thamong all games

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How to play Taj Mahal

In Taj Mahal, players use cards to compete in a series of auctions, choosing when to commit their strongest hands and when to withdraw. It feels like a tense contest of timing and influence, with rewards for collecting sets and linking positions on the map. It suits 2 to 5 players who enjoy strategic bidding and careful hand management; it plays in 45 to 90 minutes and is for ages 12 and up.

Mechanics

  • Auction
  • Betting and bluffing
  • Card drafting
  • Hand management
  • Route building
  • Set collection

Credits Taj Mahal

  • DesignReiner Knizia
  • ArtFranz Vohwinkel
  • ArtAtha Kanaani
  • ArtBree Lindsoe
  • PublisherABACUSSPIELE

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Game details Taj Mahal

Year published
2000
Players
2–5, best with 4
Playing time
45–90 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
3.0 out of 5
Designer
Reiner Knizia
Publisher
ABACUSSPIELE

Frequently asked questions Taj Mahal

How many players is Taj Mahal for?

For 2 to 5 players. It plays best with 4.

How long does a game take?

45 to 90 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 2–5.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 13, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku