Hacienda
A spatial ranching game about linking herds and land across the pampas to cash in at markets.
See how it plays
How to play · in EnglishHacienda HD on the iPad - quick review
ReviewA Boardgame Matchmaker Review of Hacienda- Designer
- Wolfgang Kramer
- Published by
- Hans im Glück
- Editions by
- Rio Grande Games, 999 Games
On the South American pampas you buy land, herd animals and connect them to as many markets as possible. Three actions a turn let you draw cards, claim hex tiles for land or livestock, and add waterholes and haciendas for bonus points. The bigger a herd and the more markets it touches, the more you score.
Who it's for
Players who enjoy spatial area-building and economic optimization, and like planning routes several turns ahead.
Not for you if…
You want fast, light play or lots of player interaction. At 90 minutes it can drag, and much of the tension is quiet tile competition rather than direct conflict.
Vibe's take
A thoughtful land-grab where you plot long chains of animals toward markets while jockeying for the tiles your rivals also want.
Published 2005 · 21 years ago
older than 87% of games
In 4,354 collections
collected more than 53% of games
2–5 players · ages 10+
Best with 4
60–90 min
longer than 77% of games · typical 30–90 min
Complexity: demanding
Takes some learning · 2.6 out of 5 · heavier than 73%
Opinions: broad agreement
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Language: no text
Playable without the language
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