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Bergnein
2017
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- 2–6 players
- 10–60 min
- 15+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
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Bergnein is a board game released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 10–60 minutes per game, and ages 15 and up. It was designed by Alexander Kandiloros and André Forsblom and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: LET THE RIGHT PEOPLE IN, OUTSHINE YOUR COLLEAGUES AND WIN THE GAME! The line is long and full of guests who desperately want to get in to Berghain, the Berlin techno club infamous around the world for being a temple of hedonistic indulgence. Some say it’s the best club in the world — but to get inside one must first get past the notoriously picky doorman. And this mein freund, is where you come into the picture! As one of the club’s legendary bouncers, it’s your job to foster the right mix. Choose between two game modes depending on if you like it quick and dirty or if an all-nighter is more your thing. Bergnein is a fast and fun game that mixes strategy and luck, that both non-gamers and game night veterans can enjoy. With mechanics inspired by Guillotine but with a more culturally relevant theme, the game takes place in the line of the world’s perhaps most notorious night club. Players take turns as the bouncer, letting the right people in and sabotaging their opponents. Guest cards form a line in front of the Bouncer card, and they score between –2 and +5. Players are given Action Cards which manipulate the line order right before letting guests in, which is what makes the game interesting, dynamic – and fun! The player with the best guests (most points) when the line is empty, wins the game.
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Questions and answers
Bergnein supports 2–6 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 Bergnein is 10–60 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 Bergnein for ages 15 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.
Bergnein has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Bergnein belongs to these categories: Card Game and Humor. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Bergnein are: Alexander Kandiloros and André Forsblom. 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 Bergnein 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.