Hacienda
A spatial ranching game about linking herds and land across the pampas to cash in at markets.
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.
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About this game
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.
Get it
By the numbers
Players
Duration
60–90 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.6 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.4/10
Rank #1,613
4.3k ratings
Published
2005
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