Healthy Heart Hospital

Victory Point Games · Board game · 2015
1–5 · best 1 Solo 60–90 min Weight 2.9/5
7.7 rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BGG
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7.7 rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy a good cooperative challenge with a management theme and a touch of medical drama, Healthy Heart Hospital is for you! The pressure is high and the fun is guaranteed.

Highlights
  • Intense and strategic cooperation
  • Well-implemented medical theme
  • Impactful decisions every turn
  • Challenging solo mode
  • Exciting 'push your luck' mechanic
Keep in mind
  • Can be frustrating for those who dislike pressure
  • Initial learning curve
  • Relies on good group communication
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Alright, doctor, ready for an emergency? In Healthy Heart Hospital, you and your elite team of physicians have just staged a 'clinical coup' to save the Healthy Heart Hospital, which was struggling under the previous administration. The hospital's reputation is on the line, and the pressure is immense! Managing a hospital from the inside is far more complex than it seems from the outside, and you'll need all your cunning to balance responsibilities and prevent the pursuit of a cure from turning you into a cynic who hides the 'side effects' of your work. Does your team have what it takes to restore the hospital's glory without losing their own sanity (or ethics) in the process? This is a cooperative game for 1 to 5 players, where each round is a race against time. Patients arrive in droves, represented by colored cubes: the color indicates the illness, and the number of cubes shows its severity. You and your colleagues will spend action points to diagnose, treat, and hopefully cure these patients. But be careful, the 'push your luck' mechanic might make you risk a bit more than you should. Get ready for tough decisions, lots of cooperation, and the feeling that every turn is a new emergency! It's a medical simulation challenge that will test your management and teamwork skills.

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1–5 players
1 BEST
2 REC
3 OK
4 OK
5 OK

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Game details

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Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Medical: Hospitals / Clinics Misc: LongPack Games Occupation: Medic / Doctor / Nurses Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Theme: Science
Publisher Victory Point Games
Designer Anna-Marie Nelson, Scott Nelson
Artist Chelsea Autio

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can participate in Healthy Heart Hospital?
The game is designed for 1 to 5 players, meaning you can venture alone or gather your medical team to save the hospital!
What is the average duration of a game?
Prepare for sessions of 60 to 90 minutes. It's enough time to feel the pressure of managing a hospital in crisis!
Is it a very complex game for beginners?
It has a BGG weight of 2.87/5, placing it in the medium complexity category. It's not overly difficult, but it requires a bit of dedication to grasp all the nuances.
Does the game have rules for solo play?
Yes! If you enjoy solo challenges, Healthy Heart Hospital offers a single-player mode, allowing you to test your hospital management skills on your own.
What are the main components of the game?
You'll find many colored cubes representing patients and their illnesses, hospital boards, event cards, and, of course, the components for your doctors.
Who is Healthy Heart Hospital best suited for?
It's perfect for those who enjoy cooperative games, like management and simulation themes, and aren't afraid of a little 'push your luck'. If you've ever dreamed of being a doctor in a TV drama, this game is for you!
Is the language dependency high?
Ludopedia indicates that the language dependency is low, with little text that is easily memorized. So, even with limited English, you should be able to manage well!

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