- BGG rank
- BGG #23,976
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Niche
- 2–7 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2009
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,673
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Mijnlieff
2010
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- 2 players
- 10 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Mijnlieff
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Mijnlieff is a board game released in 2010 for 2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Andy Hopwood and its main mechanics are Square Grid, Modular Board, and Pattern Building.
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About the game
Imagine noughts and crosses (tic-tac-toe) but with the need to think several moves ahead and with each piece having a particular power and control over your opponent. This is Mijnlieff (Pronounced "Mine-leaf"). Try to create the most lines of 3 counters in your colour. The standard game is played on a 4 x 4 square grid. Each Player has eight pieces with two of four different symbols. Each piece when played determines where your opponent can play their next piece. In Mijnlieff each piece you play instructs your opponent to play in a straight line (either othogonally or diagonally) from the piece just played, to play away from or to play adjacent to the piece just played. The aim is to form lines of 3 but with your opponent controlling where you can play this is harder than it sounds. If you can play so your opponent is unable to go you get a free play anywhere on the board. UK Games Expo best abstract game winner.
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- Board Game Circus
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- Prime Games
- Taiwan Boardgame Design
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- Hopwood Games
Questions and answers
Mijnlieff 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 Mijnlieff is 10 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 Mijnlieff for ages 6 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.
Mijnlieff has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Mijnlieff belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Square Grid, Modular Board, and 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 Mijnlieff are: Andy Hopwood. 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 Mijnlieff 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.