9.5/10
Criminally underrated hidden gem of a game that mixes theme with mechanics wonderfully. Need to play this more. Gets bonus points for being the only game I know of where cubes as a component are totally thematic. :laugh:
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Magnum Sal
Set in 14th century Poland, Magnum Sal immerses you in managing the Wieliczka salt mines. A strategy game where you'll administer resources and overcome logistical challenges for 2-4 players. With a 90-minute duration, it offers a balanced experience between strategic depth and accessibility for ages 10 and up.
Publisher: Gry Leonardo
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Description
In the year 1368 our ruler Casimir the Great, on the right of his royal sovereignty, established the Statute of the Cracow Salt Mine. It is clearly written that anyone to whom the King awards the title of Royal Steward will manage the Wieliczka Salt Mine, called Magnum Sal. His Majesty the King will give this royal stewardship to the foreman who by his work shows that he is the best in the craft of salt mining, and he will lead the operations of the Cracow Salt Mine for the glory of the Polish Kingdom.
Magnum Sal is a eurogame about exploration of a salt mine (second oldest still operating salt mine in the world). Each player takes the role of a foreman - the manager of a mining team. During the game, players will try to extract salt most efficiently from the mine, sell their "white gold" at the market, and above all complete the king's salt orders. The player who earns the most money from extracting salt receives the title of Royal Steward and wins the game.
(From the rulebook)
Magnum Sal is latin name that Wieliczka was noted in some documents for the first time - it means Great Salt. From this latin name, Wieliczka was formed - Magnum (Latin) -> Great (EN) -> Wielki (PL)
Quote from wikipedia (there is no source for this but it's probably the way that the name Wieliczka was formed):
Magnum Sal (latin) -> Wielka Sól -> Wielika Sól -> Wielicka -> Wieliczka
Magnum Sal is a eurogame about exploration of a salt mine (second oldest still operating salt mine in the world). Each player takes the role of a foreman - the manager of a mining team. During the game, players will try to extract salt most efficiently from the mine, sell their "white gold" at the market, and above all complete the king's salt orders. The player who earns the most money from extracting salt receives the title of Royal Steward and wins the game.
(From the rulebook)
Magnum Sal is latin name that Wieliczka was noted in some documents for the first time - it means Great Salt. From this latin name, Wieliczka was formed - Magnum (Latin) -> Great (EN) -> Wielki (PL)
Quote from wikipedia (there is no source for this but it's probably the way that the name Wieliczka was formed):
Magnum Sal (latin) -> Wielka Sól -> Wielika Sól -> Wielicka -> Wieliczka
Additional information
| Mechanics: | Pick-up and Deliver Worker Placement |
| Categories: | Economic Medieval |
| Alternative names: | |
| BARCODE: | NOEAN_1365 |
| In 9 wishlists In 13 collections This was seen 10502 times | |
Description
In the year 1368 our ruler Casimir the Great, on the right of his royal sovereignty, established the Statute of the Cracow Salt Mine. It is clearly written that anyone to whom the King awards the title of Royal Steward will manage the Wieliczka Salt Mine, called Magnum Sal. His Majesty the King will give this royal stewardship to the foreman who by his work shows that he is the best in the craft of salt mining, and he will lead the operations of the Cracow Salt Mine for the glory of the Polish Kingdom.
Magnum Sal is a eurogame about exploration of a salt mine (second oldest still operating salt mine in the world). Each player takes the role of a foreman - the manager of a mining team. During the game, players will try to extract salt most efficiently from the mine, sell their "white gold" at the market, and above all complete the king's salt orders. The player who earns the most money from extracting salt receives the title of Royal Steward and wins the game.
(From the rulebook)
Magnum Sal is latin name that Wieliczka was noted in some documents for the first time - it means Great Salt. From this latin name, Wieliczka was formed - Magnum (Latin) -> Great (EN) -> Wielki (PL)
Quote from wikipedia (there is no source for this but it's probably the way that the name Wieliczka was formed):
Magnum Sal (latin) -> Wielka Sól -> Wielika Sól -> Wielicka -> Wieliczka
Magnum Sal is a eurogame about exploration of a salt mine (second oldest still operating salt mine in the world). Each player takes the role of a foreman - the manager of a mining team. During the game, players will try to extract salt most efficiently from the mine, sell their "white gold" at the market, and above all complete the king's salt orders. The player who earns the most money from extracting salt receives the title of Royal Steward and wins the game.
(From the rulebook)
Magnum Sal is latin name that Wieliczka was noted in some documents for the first time - it means Great Salt. From this latin name, Wieliczka was formed - Magnum (Latin) -> Great (EN) -> Wielki (PL)
Quote from wikipedia (there is no source for this but it's probably the way that the name Wieliczka was formed):
Magnum Sal (latin) -> Wielka Sól -> Wielika Sól -> Wielicka -> Wieliczka
Additional information
| Mechanics: | Pick-up and Deliver Worker Placement |
| Categories: | Economic Medieval |
| Alternative names: | |
| BARCODE: | NOEAN_1365 |
| In 9 wishlists In 13 collections This was seen 10502 times | |
What players say
How many players it plays best with · 64 votes on BoardGameGeek
- 1 1 1 say it plays best, 1 recommend it, 20 do not recommend it
- 2 9 9 say it plays best, 36 recommend it, 6 do not recommend it
- 3 33 33 say it plays best, 21 recommend it, 2 do not recommend it
- 4 19 19 say it plays best, 25 recommend it, 4 do not recommend it
- 4+ 0 0 say it plays best, 2 recommend it, 15 do not recommend it
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9.0/10
One of the most interesting and underrated economic games (judging from relatively low ranking here on BGG) in my collection. The designer successfully combines both a good economic model with elegant play mechanics that are very thematic. I especially like the rules of placing/moving miners (cannot break the 'chain' to the surface) and the competition for castle orders.
9.0/10
Played both three- and four-player games, seemed more balanced with three. Excellent game, involves several favv mechanisms and more fun when played a bit more ruthless.
9.0/10
Really enjoyed this, all the components just hang together nicely. It seems simple but there are "just enough" decisions. Because coins are your VPs you're always trading now for the future. One thing that would be nice (for increased longevity) were if there were more chambers for each level than the minimum just so you can never be sure what will show up.
9.0/10
A brilliant Polish answer to Agricola! Less complicated (no hundreds of annoying cards) and much better than simple economic games like Puerto Rico.
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CAUTION! Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. It contains small parts which could be swallowed or inhaled.