Lignum (Second Edition)
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 4.1 / 5
- Year
- 2017
About the game
Lignum is a heavy strategic optimization game about running a 19th-century lumber mill for 2-4 players. Each round, players travel to the forest to gather tools and hire workers, fell timber, and decide how to transport and process wood for maximum profit. Players must also balance stocking enough firewood and food to survive harsh winters while competing for the best cutting areas. This second edition includes the Joinery & Buildings expansion, adding special buildings and joiners for extra income.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's editors regard Lignum as a demanding but deeply satisfying logistics puzzle, rewarding players who can optimize their entire supply chain from forest to sawmill. The added Joinery & Buildings content in this edition gives even more strategic texture. It's a heavy Euro best suited to experienced gamers who enjoy long, tightly interlocking economic engines.
What we like
- Deep resource-conversion and logistics puzzle with real optimization depth.
- Joinery & Buildings expansion adds meaningful strategic variety.
- Competitive tension over limited cutting areas and workers.
- Rewarding for players who enjoy tightly interlocking economic engines.
Keep in mind
- High complexity and 2-hour playtime demand an experienced group.
- Significant downtime possible while others plan complex turns.
- Steep learning curve may deter newer Euro gamers.
Who it's for
Best for experienced Euro gamers, ages 12+, in groups of 2-4 who enjoy heavy resource-optimization games.
