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Basari: Das Kartenspiel
2014
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- 3–5 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 3 players
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Basari: Das Kartenspiel is a board game released in 2014 for 3–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Reinhard Staupe and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
Basari: Das Kartenspiel keeps the fundamentals of Basari and its sister game Edel, Stein & Reich. Every round in Basari: Das Kartenspiel, each player is dealt a bazaar card that shows a number of gemstones, victory points, and workers. Players simultaneously choose their action for that turn, which is one of the following: Draw an additional bazaar card to get more workers Score VPs shown on the bazaar card they received this turn Take the gems shown on the bazaar card they received this turn If only one player chooses a specific action, she takes that action. If exactly two players choose the same action, those players will barter for that action: offering increasingly valuable gems to one another for that action. One of the players will take the gems offered, the other player will take the action. If three or more players choose the same action, the action is forfeited. Players keep all the cards they are dealt, and the round ends if one or more players have 15 workers on their cards after all negotiations and actions have been completed. Each player with 15 or more workers scores 12 VPs. The player(s) with the most gems of each color score additional VPs, but then must return some of their gems back to the bank. Each player keeps their leftover gems, the cards are shuffled together, and a new round starts. After three rounds, the game ends. Whoever has the most victory points wins!
Designers
Publishers
- Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
- Nürnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag
- White Goblin Games
Questions and answers
Basari: Das Kartenspiel supports 3–5 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 Basari: Das Kartenspiel is 30 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 Basari: Das Kartenspiel 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.
Basari: Das Kartenspiel has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Basari: Das Kartenspiel belongs to these categories: Card Game, Bluffing, and Arabian. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Basari: Das Kartenspiel are: Reinhard Staupe. 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 Basari: Das Kartenspiel 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.