
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,583
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Hands
- 3–8 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2015

2014
Rules assistance for Bonje in de stal
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Bonje in de stal is a board game released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Chislaine van den Bulk and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
Chaotic reaction game for the whole family. You have to fill your stables with 1 male animal and at least 1 female animal of the same kind. If you have 2 male animals in 1 stable, than you have "trouble in the stable" or in Dutch "Bonje in de stal". All players flip a card at the same time, grab and play as fast as possible a card of your choice. Animals you win have to put in your own stable. You can block or empty other stables with elephants, mad cows and crazy horses. If you have a truck, you can put the animals in other stables. Can you be the first player who fills 5 stables? Given to the visitors of Spellenspektakel 2014 in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Bonje in de stal supports 2–4 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 Bonje in de stal is 20 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 Bonje in de stal for ages 6 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.
Bonje in de stal has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Bonje in de stal belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Farming. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Bonje in de stal are: Chislaine van den Bulk. 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 Bonje in de stal 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.