Magnum Sal
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.9 / 5
- Year
- 2010
About the game
Magnum Sal casts players as foremen managing mining teams in the historic Wieliczka salt mine, competing for the title of Royal Steward. Using worker placement and pick-up-and-deliver mechanics across a modular mine board, players extract salt, sell it at market, and fulfill the king's salt orders. Whoever earns the most money from efficient salt extraction wins the game. It supports two to four players over a substantial two-hour session.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's editorial team appreciates how Magnum Sal's modular mine board makes each expedition feel physically explorative, which is unusual for a worker-placement game. The historical Polish salt-mining theme is a genuinely distinctive backdrop. It asks for real commitment in both time and rules complexity, but rewards players who enjoy route optimization.
What we like
- Unique modular mine-exploration mechanic sets it apart from typical worker placement.
- Historical Polish salt-mine theme adds distinctive flavor.
- Contracts and worker placement create layered strategic decisions.
- Rewards efficient route planning through the mine.
Keep in mind
- Two-hour playtime demands a significant time commitment.
- Moderate-to-high complexity may intimidate newer players.
- Some downtime waiting between turns.
Who it's for
Suited to euro-strategy fans age 12+ who enjoy worker placement and route optimization, in groups of two to four.
