# Hacienda

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2005
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #1597
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: 2.63 / 5
- **Designers**: Wolfgang Kramer
- **Artists**: Michael Menzel
- **Publishers**: Hans im Glück, 999 Games, Rio Grande Games
- **Categories**: Animals, Economic, Farming, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Enclosure, Hexagon Grid, Network and Route Building, Open Drafting, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you enjoy route-building and area control games with a touch of economy and a farming theme, Hacienda might be a great pick! It's a game that rewards planning and strategic expansion.Route and territory buildingCard and action managementEngaging farming themeReplayability with double boardInitial learning curveInteraction can be indirectRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Hacienda, we're transported to the South American pampas to compete for space and drive livestock to market. Each turn, you have three actions to spend as you wish: buy cards that give you the power to place tiles on the board, either to expand your lands or position your animals. Alternatively, you can invest in improvements like waterholes and the haciendas themselves, which provide an extra point boost. The game features two card decks: one with terrain types (which form the hexagonal map) and another with animals – cows, pigs, horses, and sheep. You can take face-up cards by paying a bit more, or risk a card from the draw pile for a lower price. By using the cards, you mark your territory and spread your animals. The magic happens when animals of the same type come together, forming herds. Each time a herd touches a market town, you earn money based on the herd's size and the connected land. Managing your cards and herds well not only fills your pockets but can also disrupt others' plans. Money is essential for buying more cards and improving your farm, but ultimately, victory points are what truly matter. They are counted mid-game and at the end, coming from where you have the most markets served, the size of your herds, the lands you control, and bonuses from haciendas and waterholes. Oh, and the board has two sides, one more symmetrical and another with a different layout to vary the gameplay. It's a game that demands good planning and rewards you for thinking ahead!

## FAQ
### How many players can play Hacienda?
Hacienda is designed for 2 to 5 players.

### How long does a game of Hacienda take?
A game of Hacienda typically lasts between 60 and 90 minutes.

### What is the complexity of Hacienda?
With a weight of 2.63/5 on BGG, Hacienda is considered a moderately complex game, suitable for those with some board game experience.

### Does the game have a lot of player interaction?
Interaction in Hacienda is primarily indirect, focusing on competition for board space and racing to markets, rather than direct conflict.

### Is Hacienda a good game for beginners?
It might be a bit challenging for absolute beginners due to the multiple action options and planning required, but it's accessible for those who have played a few simpler games.

### What are the haciendas and waterholes?
Haciendas and waterholes are special structures you can acquire to place on your lands or near your herds, providing bonus victory points at the end of the game.

### Does the double-sided board make a difference in gameplay?
Yes! One side features a more symmetrical layout, while the other offers a more varied terrain pattern, which can slightly alter the strategy and dynamics of the game.

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