Hawaii
2–5 players • Hans im Glück • 2011
- Publisher
- Hans im Glück
- First published
- 2011
- Players
- 2–5 players
How it plays
Hawaii plays 2–5 players.
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Where it came from
Hawaii was published in 2011 by Hans im Glück, a German studio renowned for its role in the modern board game renaissance. Designed by Andreas Seyfarth, the game emerged during a period of significant growth for the hobbyist market, where designers were increasingly experimenting with complex mechanics centered on resource management and village building. The game reflects Seyfarth’s signature focus on strategic depth and accessibility, tasking players with leading a group of settlers to the islands of Hawaii while balancing the acquisition of resources and the construction of long-term infrastructure.
The game's visual identity, featuring distinct, vibrant board tiles and player mats, was designed to evoke the spirit of Polynesian exploration and settlement. It was received as a medium-weight strategy game that demands careful planning due to its variable turn order and dynamic scoring opportunities. While it occupies a specific niche within the Hans im Glück catalog, it is recognized for its thematic cohesion and the way it forces players to adapt to an evolving game board, maintaining the publisher's legacy of high-quality, mechanically polished experiences.
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About Hawaii
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How do you play Hawaii?
Hawaii is a board game for 2–5 players. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Hawaii for?
Hawaii is built for 2–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who publishes Hawaii?
Hawaii is published by Hans im Glück. The catalog gives its publication year as 2011.
Has Hawaii won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Hawaii lists Connoisseur Game of the Year – Recommendation List.
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