Hallertau
- Designer Uwe Rosenberg
- Publisher Lookout Games , Funforge , Galápagos Jogos , Hobby Japan , Hobby World
- Illustration Lukas Siegmon
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Hallertau, you lead a small Bavarian village around 1850 to increase its wealth and prestige. You place workers, manage cards, and supply local craftspeople through agriculture and sheep breeding. The game features progressive worker placement where action spaces can be used multiple times but become more costly. A two-field rotation system manages field fertility, while strategic card combos and sheep with limited lifespans add depth.
Who Is This Game For?
Hallertau targets experienced gamers and enthusiasts aged 12 and up, comfortable with a playtime around 140 minutes. It suits players who enjoy complex economic mechanics and strategic planning. A solo mode is included, appealing to solo gamers as well. Prior experience with worker placement and hand management is helpful.
How It Works
Players use action points and progressive worker placement, allowing repeated use of action spaces at increasing costs. You strategically place workers and play cards for powerful effects. The two-field rotation system requires leaving fields fallow to regain fertility. Contracts and end game bonuses add strategic layers. Automatic resource growth, like sheep breeding, influences your long-term planning.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Uwe Rosenberg as part of his Harvest series, Hallertau won the Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel in 2021 and received multiple nominations including Golden Geek Heavy Game of the Year (2020). It combines classic mechanics like worker placement and hand management with innovative elements such as progressive action spaces and field rotation.
Awards
2021
2020
- 2021 Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel — Winner
- 2020 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Innovative progressive worker placement with increasing costs
- Deep card combo and resource management system
- Includes solo mode for single players
- Winner of Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel 2021
Contra
- Long playtime around 140 minutes requires patience
- High complexity can be intimidating for newcomers
- Recommended for experienced players aged 12 and up
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set around 1850 in Hallertau, Bavaria—the world's largest continuous hop-growing region—you lead a village to prosperity through farming and sheep breeding during a period of economic growth.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on understanding action spaces and efficient card use to gradually master the game.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Hallertau includes a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 140 minutes, plus setup time.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is complex and best suited for players familiar with worker placement and resource management.
How does this compare to similar games?
Hallertau features unique progressive worker placement and a two-field rotation system that dynamically manages field fertility.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and length, Hallertau is more suited for experienced players than families with younger children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The progressive worker placement mechanic, where action spaces become more costly with repeated use, is a key feature.
Fazit
Hallertau is a recommended game for strategy fans willing to invest time in longer, complex sessions. The solo mode enhances replayability for single players. Beginners may find its complexity challenging.
