
- BGG rank
- BGG #475
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Hitster
- 2–10 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2022

2024
Rules assistance for Hitster: Rock
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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Hitster: Rock is a board game released in 2024 for 2–10 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up.
Get the rock party started with Hitster: Rock Edition! This exciting music game challenges players to put songs from the past century in chronological order. The first player to collect 10 cards in a row wins. Just open the box, scan the QR code on a card, and let the music play. How to play: Draw a music card and scan its QR code with the free Hitster app (available on the Apple App Store and Google Play), which instantly plays the song on Spotify. Guess the release date by placing the card on your timeline. Flip the card to check if you got it right—if so, you keep it! Special Hitster cards add an extra layer of excitement, and with more than 300 hits included, it's perfect for any party. With simple rules and fast setup, Hitster doesn’t require you to be a music expert. Just guess if the song came before or after the others on your timeline. For an added challenge, try the Pro or Expert modes, where you’ll need to know the exact year, song title, and artist to earn each card.
Hitster: Rock supports 2–10 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 Hitster: Rock is 30–60 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 Hitster: Rock for ages 14 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.
Hitster: Rock has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Hitster: Rock belongs to these categories: Card Game, Music, and Trivia. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Hitster: Rock and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Hitster: Rock 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.