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Crossword Pyramids
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H2Olland
2005
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- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 3.3/5
For 2 players
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H2Olland is a board game released in 2005 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jeff Widderich and Richard van Vugt and its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Variable Phase Order.
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About the game
H2olland A Celebration Of A Nation! H2olland allows players to experience the height of Tulipmania as mayors of four small villages. Players attempt to drain Windmill Lake and quickly plant over the newly gained land in the hope of growing the most expensive tulips next to their Windmills. Players must attempt different activities in the four seasons to attempt to improve their progress in the the six year project. Players not only have to contend with the nasty weather of the North Sea, but also with the fact that the other players are constantly using up the little space the game has to offer.
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H2Olland supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for H2Olland is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists H2Olland for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
H2Olland has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
H2Olland belongs to these categories: Economic, Farming, and Environmental. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Variable Phase Order. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of H2Olland are: Jeff Widderich and Richard van Vugt. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists H2Olland as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.