- BGG rank
- BGG #26,637
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Rhumb Line
- 2 players
- 25 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2003
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,292
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Hijara
1995
Rules assistance for Hijara
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Hijara
For 2 players
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Hijara is a board game released in 1995 for 2 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Martin H. Samuel and its main mechanics are Pattern Building.
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About the game
Hijara ... 2-player abstract strategy board game of concentration – using placement of small stones, strategy and points accumulation. Game play: start with an empty board, end with a full board and the player who accrues the most points is the winner. The three ways to score points: 4 numbers of a kind in a row - horizontally, vertically, diagonally scores 10 points. 4 numbers in sequence in a row - horizontally, vertically, diagonally scores 15 points. 4 numbers in a square scores 20 points. Two additional optional ways to score points: 4 numbers of a kind in the 4 corner squares scores 10 points. 4 numbers in sequence in the 4 corner squares scores 15 points. You snooze, you lose - as overlooked points are forfeited. A singular game for two with only one rule - i.e. numbered squares may be filled in any order however, stones must be placed on the square [being filled] in numerical sequence of that square.
Editions
- HijaraenGames Above Board2003
- HijaraenGreat American Trading Company1995
- Eclipseen(Self-Published)1994
- HijaraenSterling Games
- Eclipseen(Self-Published)
- HijaraDucosim2012
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- Sterling Games
- Great American Trading Company
- Ducosim
- Games Above Board
Questions and answers
Hijara supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Hijara is 40 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 Hijara 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.
Hijara has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Hijara belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Pattern Building. 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 Hijara are: Martin H. Samuel. 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 Hijara 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.