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Bah! Humbug! and the 12 Games of Christmas
2023
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- 15–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
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Bah! Humbug! and the 12 Games of Christmas is a board game released in 2023 for 1–12 players, 15–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Evan Halbert, Chris Stone (II), Galen McCown, Felix Falk, Pedro Kerouac, Koyomi Kawasumi, Emily Willix, James Gjaltema, Duncan Hecht, Clark Willix, Ren Vice, David Waldman, and Jan Spodek and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck.
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About the game
Bah! Humbug! and the 12 Games of Christmas is a collection of 13 original holiday card games by 13 designers, reimplementing and expanding Bah! Humbug!: A Twelve Days of Christmas Bluffing Game into a versatile box of games. At the heart of the collection is a 78-card "12 days of Christmas" deck featuring Victorian-inspired animal art. The box also contains 34 wooden pieces, a detailed rulebook, and several additional card sets which may be combined with the base deck in various ways. The 2023 PnP/2025 boxed edition includes rules for these original games: Animal Menagerie (2 players) a card-drafting and set collection game by Emily Willix & Clark Willix Christmas Parade (2 players) a card manipulation game by Felix Falk Deckbuild the Halls (3-4 players) a trick-taking and deckbuilding game by Duncan Hecht Dress the Mantel (2 players) a tile-laying game by David Waldman The Duke's Daughters (1-4 players) a solo/cooperative game by Koyomi Kawasumi The Giving Spirit (3-6 players) a trick-taking game by Evan Halbert Ladies Dancing (1-3 players) a rondel and set collection game by Emily Willix & Clark Willix O Christmas Tree (2-4 players) a racing and press-your-luck game by Pedro Kerouac & Jan Spodek Post the Parcels (3-6 players) a pick-and-pass set collection game by James Gjaltema Snapdragon (2-3 players) a dexterity and press-your-luck game by Chris Stone (II) Swindling Suitors (3-4 players) a card-shedding and bluffing game by Galen McCown Woodland Winter (1-2 players) a solo/co-op strategy game by Ren Vice
Editions
- Bah! Humbug! and the 12 Games of ChristmasenSmall Furry Games2025
- Bah! Humbug! and the 12 Games of ChristmasenSmall Furry Games2023
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Small Furry Games
Questions and answers
Bah! Humbug! and the 12 Games of Christmas supports 1–12 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 Bah! Humbug! and the 12 Games of Christmas is 15–45 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 Bah! Humbug! and the 12 Games of Christmas for ages 10 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.
Bah! Humbug! and the 12 Games of Christmas has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Bah! Humbug! and the 12 Games of Christmas belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck. 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 Bah! Humbug! and the 12 Games of Christmas are: Evan Halbert, Chris Stone (II), Galen McCown, Felix Falk, Pedro Kerouac, Koyomi Kawasumi, Emily Willix, James Gjaltema, Duncan Hecht, Clark Willix, Ren Vice, David Waldman, and Jan Spodek. 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 Bah! Humbug! and the 12 Games of Christmas 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.