
- BGG rating
- 6.6
High Bohn
- 3–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2000

2000
Rules assistance for Al Cabohne
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Al Cabohne is a board game released in 2000 for 1–2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Uwe Rosenberg and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Open Drafting.
Al Cabohne is a variant of Bohnanza for one or two players. Players compete against each other and against the "Bean Mafia". Whoever makes the most profit selling beans wins (whether a player or the mafia). There are three new bean types present, namely Stangenbohne, Puffbohne, and Kidneybohne - all of whom have beanometers which do not conform to the pattern present in the beanometers of the base game. Al Cabohne is part of the Bohnanza family of games. It is now included in the stand-alone expansion Bohnanza: Ladies & Gangsters.
Al Cabohne supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Al Cabohne is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Al Cabohne for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Al Cabohne has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Al Cabohne belongs to these categories: Card Game, Farming, and Mafia. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Open Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Al Cabohne are: Uwe Rosenberg. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Al Cabohne as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.