
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,366
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Secret Identity
- 3–8 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2022

2022
Rules assistance for Hiroba
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Hiroba is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Johan Benvenuto, Alexandre Droit, and Bertrand Roux and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Grid Coverage, and Worker Placement.
Win the game of Hiroba by shrewdly placing your numbered pebbles so you can take control of the most gardens. As in Sudoku, you must never have two pebbles of identical value in the same garden, row or column. Beat your opponents by thinking strategically, but don’t neglect the highly coveted Koi, which can earn you precious points. Will you be able to retain control and stay Zen in the face of your opponents? —description from the publisher
Hiroba 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 Hiroba is 15–25 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 Hiroba 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.
Hiroba has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Hiroba belongs to these categories: Number, Abstract Strategy, and Math. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Grid Coverage, and Worker Placement. 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 Hiroba are: Johan Benvenuto, Alexandre Droit, and Bertrand Roux. 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 Hiroba 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.