
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,267
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Djinn
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Hadara: New Nations
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Hadara: New Nations is an expansion for Hadara released in 2020 for 2–5 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Benjamin Schwer and its main mechanics are Set Collection, End Game Bonuses, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
5 new start cards for Hadara with bonuses and other value distribution. You can use them individually or combined with the old ones. The cards were in the Spielbox issue 3/2020, the instructions are on page 54.
Hadara: New Nations supports 2–5 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 Hadara: New Nations is 45–60 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 Hadara: New Nations for ages 10 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.
Hadara: New Nations has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Hadara: New Nations belongs to these categories: City Building, Expansion for Base-game, and Civilization. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, End Game Bonuses, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Hadara: New Nations are: Benjamin Schwer. 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 Hadara: New Nations as an expansion for Hadara. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Hadara to use it. Check that your edition of Hadara is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.