- BGG rank
- BGG #7,199
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Six
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2003
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,206
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Linja
2003
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- 2 players
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
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Linja is a board game released in 2003 for 2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Steffen Mühlhäuser and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement.
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About the game
Both players start with six pawns in their base and with one pawn in each of the six spaces between both bases. The goal of the game is to place your pawns in the opponent's home base or as near as possible to it. During a turn, a player has one move that consists of first moving one pawn one space towards the other player's base. Then, he can choose to move any of his pawns as many spaces as the number of pawns that were in the space that the first pawn was moved into. The game ends when the sets of pawns have passed each other. Game components are red and black wooden pawns and seven bamboo sticks to create the playing field.
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Questions and answers
Linja 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 Linja is 15 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 Linja for ages 8 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.
Linja 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.
Linja belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement. 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 Linja are: Steffen Mühlhäuser. 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 Linja 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.