HitZone Instructions

Game Overview

HitZone is a unique music timeline game where players compete to correctly place songs in their chronological order. Test your music knowledge and strategic thinking as you build your timeline of hits!

Game Setup

Creating a Room:
  • Enter your username
  • Click "Create Room"
  • Share the Room ID with other players
Joining a Room:
  • Enter the Room ID provided by the host
  • Choose your username
  • Click "Join Room"
Game Settings (Host Only):
  • Select number of cards needed to win (5, 7, or 10)
  • Manage players (kick if needed)
  • Start the game when all players are ready

Gameplay Mechanics

Turn Structure

Each player takes turns drawing and placing song cards
On your turn:
  1. Draw a card (click any card from the grid)
  2. Listen to a 30-second clip of the song
  3. Place the card in your timeline based on its release year
Cards must be placed in chronological order
Same-year placements are allowed

Card Placement

Options for placing cards:
  • Before an existing card
  • After an existing card
  • Between two existing cards
Correct placements:
  • Card stays in your timeline
  • Progress toward winning condition
Incorrect placements:
  • Card is discarded
  • Turn ends
  • No progress made

Special Features

Coin System

Players start with 2 coins (🪙)
Coins can be used for:
  • Guessing song/artist (1 coin)
  • Taking another turn (3 coins)
Host can award additional coins for correct guesses

Song Guessing

Spend 1 coin to guess current song's artist and name
Host validates guesses
Correct guesses may earn additional coins

Turn Management

Host can:
  • Skip inactive players' turns
  • Force next turn if needed
  • Manage game flow
Players with enough coins can buy additional turns

Winning the Game

Win by completing your timeline with the required number of correct cards
Sudden Death:
  • Triggered when multiple players complete their timeline
  • Only base cards remain
  • First to complete additional cards wins
Final scores shown at game end
Option to play again with same players

Tips & Strategies

Save coins for crucial moments
Study other players' timelines for year references
Use song guessing to earn extra coins
Consider buying extra turns when close to winning
Pay attention to music styles and production quality for year hints