Hallertau*
Hallertau is set in the lush Hallertau region of Bavaria, Germany, around 1850, a pivotal time in its history as the largest hop-producing area in the world. Players take on the roles of village chiefs, striving to advance their village's prosperity and standing through agriculture and sheep breeding.
Gameplay Overview
- Progressive Worker Placement: Use action spaces multiple times, with increasing costs for repeated use.
- Two-Field Rotation System: Manage your fields wisely, as they lose and regain potency over time.
- Card Combos: Strategic use of cards can greatly enhance your actions and decisions.
Special Features
- Agricultural Theme: Immerse yourself in the historical setting of 19th-century Bavarian farming.
- Dynamic Resource Management: Balancing field use and sheep breeding adds depth to the gameplay.
- Strategic Depth: The timing and combination of card plays can yield powerful results.
Conclusion
Hallertau is perfect for players who enjoy strategic farming themes mixed with historical context. Its unique worker placement and resource management mechanics offer a challenging and rewarding experience. The game is a testament to strategic depth, blending historical farming practices with modern board game mechanics.
Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 50 - 140 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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We like Hallertau so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 15 in The best games from Uwe Rosenberg 🇩🇪👨
- Position 28 in The Best Games from Lookout Games/Lookout Spiele 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 27 in The best games set in Germany 🇩🇪
- Position 24 in The best games set in Napoleon's time 🎠
- Position 7 in The best games where players can own an advantage token
- Position 22 in The best games where unchosen resources increase in value 📈
- Position 24 in The best games where you can buy & sell on a market 📈
- Position 7 in The best games with automatic growth of resources
- Position 21 in The best games with dynamically changing start player
- Position 26 in The best industrial and manufacturing board, card & dice games 🏭
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