The Oranienburg canal, which gave this game its name, was built between 1832 and 1837 in Brandenburg. During the industrialization of the 19th century, many companies and businesses formed along this important waterway while new roads and railways were constructed. In Kanal, players erect industries and shape the infrastructure by building pathways, streets, railways, and canals. Bridges are especially important because they connect buildings and expand your network. By choosing actions at the right moments, players develop their industrial area and infrastructure to achieve victory.

Gameplay Overview
Kanal is a strategic infrastructure-building eurogame in which players expand an industrial landscape by connecting buildings through roads, railways, canals, and bridges. Players take actions to place structures, link routes, and optimize their network to generate points. Multiple card decks introduce variety to the game, ensuring different setups and strategies across plays. At the end of the game, the player who has built the most efficient and prosperous industrial region wins.

If you like Brass: Birmingham, Age of Steam, or Ultimate Railroads, we think you might like Kanal.