# Hitster ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2022 - **BGG Rating**: 7.5 - **BGG Rank**: #489 - **Players**: 2-10 (Best with: 6) - **Duration**: 30 min - **Weight**: 1.02 / 5 - **Designers**: Marcus Carleson - **Publishers**: Jumbo, (Web published), 2Plus Games (灣加遊戲), Broadway Toys LTD, Dujardin, Fjórir Ásar, Fotorama USA, Galápagos Jogos, Galt Toys, Korea Boardgames, Mar Lúdico, Slættaratindur AB, SuperHeated Neurons, TM Toys, Yas!Games - **Categories**: Card Game, Music, Party Game, Print & Play, Trivia - **Mechanics**: Ordering ## Verdict Perfect for those who want to hype up the crowd with music and zero hassle. The highlight is the seamless Spotify integration.Instant setup and simple rulesFluid and modern digital integrationUnites different generations through soundHuge variety of musical hitsTotal dependence on smartphone and internetRequires a Spotify account to workHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Ever thought about turning your living room into a full-blown music party? Hitster does exactly that. Forget those boring and complex manuals; the goal here is to turn up the volume and start the fun. The game proposes a simple yet addictive challenge: you listen to a hit song and must decide where it fits on your timeline. Was it released before or after that other song already on the table? It's essentially a sonic trip down memory lane spanning over a hundred years of hits. The dynamics are super fluid. You use the free Hitster app to scan the card's QR code, and the music starts playing automatically via Spotify. If you get the chronological position right, you keep the card and your timeline grows. The catch is that the more songs you accumulate, the harder it becomes to find the exact spot, turning the match into a duel of musical memory and intuition. And don't worry: you don't need to be a music encyclopedia to do well, as the 'before or after' logic makes it accessible to everyone. For those looking to level up, there are Pro and Expert rules, where order isn't enough; you must nail the exact year, the artist, and the song title to prove you're the ultimate sound master. If competition isn't the vibe of the moment, the game also allows for a cooperative mode or even solo play, ideal for those who just want to reminisce about old hits. With over 300 hits, the variety is huge, ensuring there's always something someone in the group recognizes and starts singing along to. It's the perfect game to break the ice, gather the family, or liven up a barbecue with friends, uniting generations through music. ## How to Play Game Objective In Hitster, players are trying to arrange hit songs in chronological order on their music timeline. The goal is to be the first player to collect 10 hits. The first player to reach this mark is the HITSTER and wins the game. Setup Refer to the manual for details on this section. Gameplay Flow The game progresses with players taking turns to perform the following actions: The DJ plays a song: A player picks a music card and scans the QR code on it to automatically play the song on Spotify. Position the music card: The player must guess when the song was released, positioning the music card in the correct place on their music timeline. Flip the music card: After positioning the card, it is flipped to reveal the release year. Actions and How to Play The main actions during the game are: Play a song: A player, acting as the DJ, picks a music card and uses a mobile phone with an internet connection (and the free Hitster app and Spotify for a better experience) to play the song by scanning the card's QR code. Position the music card: After the song is played, the active player must guess the song's release year. They do this by positioning the music card on their music timeline, trying to place it in the correct chronological order relative to the cards already collected. Keep the music card: If the player correctly positions the music card on their music timeline (i.e., if the song was released in the correct year relative to the other cards), they keep the card. This contributes to building their timeline and to the goal of collecting 10 hits. The game includes 308 music hit cards and 37 tokens to increase the chances of winning, but the manual does not detail the use of the tokens. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when a player becomes the HITSTER. This happens when a player is the first to collect 10 hits, meaning 10 music cards correctly positioned on their music timeline. There is no scoring system beyond counting collected hits. Tips for Winning Visit www.hitstergame.com to check device requirements and ensure a smooth gaming experience. Use the free Hitster app and Spotify for a better experience when playing songs. ## FAQ ### Do I need a paid subscription to play? The Hitster app is free, but you will need a Spotify account for the music to play. ### Is it too hard for people who aren't music buffs? Not at all! In basic mode, you just need to decide if the song is older or newer than the others, no exact dates required. ### How many people can play? The game is very versatile, supporting 2 to 10 players, making it great for large groups. ### How long does a game last? It's quite fast, usually lasting about 30 minutes, perfect as a game night opener. ### Is the game complex to learn? Extremely simple. Scan, listen, and place. 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