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Barbershop
2021
Rules assistance for Barbershop
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- 2 players
- 30–180 min
- 8+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Barbershop
For 2 players
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Barbershop is a board game released in 2021 for 2 players, 30–180 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Sean Ross (I) and its main mechanics are Trick-taking.
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About the game
Barbershop (or Strohmann Jass) is a two player game based on the traditional game Coiffeur Jass. From the rules: Introduction This is the third game in an ongoing exploration of Strawman Variations--developing two player versions of trick-taking games by adding strawmen (one or more piles of cards, usually with the top card exposed, that form part of a player’s hand). Object Seventeen tricks are played each hand; certain cards are worth certain points; the object is to capture the most points. There is a small bonus for winning the last trick. The Cards A pack of 36 Swiss-suited cards is used consisting of A K O U B 9 8 7 6 in four suits (acorns, bells, flowers, and shields). If you only have a pack with French suits, you can use A K Q J 10 9 8 7 6 in clubs, diamonds, hearts, and spades. The rank of the cards (and their point value) within each suit is, from highest to lowest: Ace(11), King(4), Ober(3), Under(2), Banner(10), 9(0), 8(0), 7(0), 6(0). However, when there is a trump suit, the rank (and point value) in that suit becomes: Under(20), 9(14), Ace(11), King(4), Ober(3), Banner(10), 8(0), 7(0), 6(0). With a bonus of 5 points for winning the last trick, there is a total of 157 points to capture each round.
Questions and answers
Barbershop supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Barbershop is 30–180 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 Barbershop for ages 8 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.
Barbershop has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Barbershop belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Trick-taking. 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 Barbershop are: Sean Ross (I). 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 Barbershop 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.