
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,929
- BGG rating
- 6.0
The Farming Game
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 1979

1958
Rules assistance for Pionjär
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Pionjär is a board game released in 1958 for 2–6 players, 110 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
From the rules: 'They came as poor immigrants - the ticket to cross the Atlantic had consumed most of the money earned back in Sweden - but they were rich on optimism, energy and and enterprising attitude.' Farm, hunt, gamble in the saloon and mine gold from 1858 to 1862. The game starts with a race for the best property, which is then used to harvest grain and timber. Special routes on the board allows for fish, buffalo and gold income. You can also frequent a saloon, drug store and be sent to prison.
Pionjär supports 2–6 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 Pionjär is 110 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 Pionjär 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.
Pionjär has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Pionjär belongs to these categories: American West and Farming. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 catalogue lists Pionjär 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.