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Happy Holiday
2026
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- 1–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 1 player
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Happy Holiday is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Matthew Dunstan and Brett J. Gilbert and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Barcelona, Paris – and then a side trip to Amsterdam? Three weeks of vacation in Europe call for careful planning. Players choose city tiles from seven popular European destinations in three different categories and enter them into their weekly planner. The tiles depict sights, shopping ideas, cultural tips, local dishes, and much more. They determine whether a city is visited during the week, on the weekend, or on a specific day. Longer stays earn more points, while the clever choice of transportation ensures smooth travel between cities. The best planning is rewarded with victory. For two to four players aged ten and up who want to put their vacation planning skills to the test. —description from the publisher (translated)
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Happy Holiday supports 1–4 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 Happy Holiday is 30–45 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 Happy Holiday 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.
Happy Holiday has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Happy Holiday belongs to these categories: Travel. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Happy Holiday are: Matthew Dunstan and Brett J. Gilbert. 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 Happy Holiday 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.