Hansa Teutonica in English?
Andreas Steading’s Hansa Teutonica, which German publisher Argentum Verlag released in October at Spiel 09, was one of the highest rated games at the show, in addition to being well-received at BGG.CON in November. Argentum is in talks with an English-language publishing partner for a new edition of the game, but the details are still in the works at this point. More info once the ink is dry on the contract…
Posted by W. Eric Martin on Dec 18, 2009 at 01:00 PM in Game News, The Industry at Large / 1784
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I really hope it’s who I taught the game to. That would really be great. Posted by Dave Kudzma on Dec 18, 2009 at 02:24 PM | #
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The Argentum edition is in both German and English, and whilst not widelt available is fully playable out of the box by English speakers/readers only. And it is a very fine game too! Posted by Paul Lister on Dec 18, 2009 at 03:53 PM | #
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Thus continuing the fine tradition of “If it’s an Essen hit, it’ll get picked up for larger / North American release”. Good news, as I’d missed getting this one sent over along with my other Essen titles. pk Posted by Patrick Korner on Dec 18, 2009 at 05:05 PM | #
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sweeeeet Posted by Steven Metzger on Dec 18, 2009 at 05:24 PM | #
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This game definitely deserves a wider distribution in the US, let’s hope they can get the new game out fast! Posted by Jennifer Schlickbernd on Dec 18, 2009 at 05:30 PM | #
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I haven’t played the game, but from the reviews it sounds like this game could benefit from some time with a good developer to polish off some rough edges with the production. Posted by Rob Cannon on Dec 18, 2009 at 06:52 PM | #
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I didn’t notice any problems with the production. The only real issue that has come up is with the translation, and that would be fixed in a second edition anyway. Posted by Jennifer Schlickbernd on Dec 18, 2009 at 07:53 PM | #
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Rough edges? I’ve played the game 7 times now and haven’t noticed any rough edges. Seems like a pretty streamlined and clean German-style design to me. Posted by Tom Rosen on Dec 20, 2009 at 10:07 PM | #
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The rough edges I have seen mentioned in reviews are with the artwork and the board being very busy. Again, I haven’t played or even seen the game. But, it looks like this game deserves the best presentation possible. Posted by Rob Cannon on Dec 20, 2009 at 10:49 PM | #
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Rob, The presentation is already quite good IMHO. I particularly like the “desks” that are the player boards. Posted by Dave Kudzma on Dec 22, 2009 at 05:50 PM | #
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I thought the artwork on the board and the player “desks” was really good. Posted by Fraser McHarg on Dec 23, 2009 at 12:24 AM | #
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Any updates on this story? Posted by Greg Williams on Feb 22, 2010 at 12:18 PM | #
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Greg, just double-checked with the potential U.S. partner and the negotiations are still ongoing. Eric Posted by W. Eric Martin on Feb 22, 2010 at 03:29 PM | #
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