- BGG rank
- BGG #29,742
- BGG rating
- 4.2
Mod Ten
- 2–6 players
- 5–15 min
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,996
- BGG rating
- 3.8
Coins
2022
Rules assistance for Coins
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- 3 players
- 5–15 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Coins
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Coins is a board game released in 2022 for 3 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Mark Steere and its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition, Rock-Paper-Scissors, and Trick-taking.
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About the game
Coins is a trick taking card game for three players. A Spanish deck of 48 cards is used. The suits are Cups, Coins, Swords, and Clubs. Suit values are relative: Cups contain Coins, Coins buy Swords, Swords chop Clubs, and Clubs smash Cups. The ranks, from high to low, are Ace, King (Rey), Knight (Caballo), Knave (Sota), and 9 to 2. Trick card values There are three types of tricks, as follows. The three cards of the trick are of three different suits. Suit A beats suit B, and suit B beats suit C (see the suit relative values above). Suit A wins the trick. Two cards of the trick are of the same suit and the third is of a different suit. The higher ranked, same-suit card wins the trick (see the ranks above). The three cards of the trick are all of the same suit. The highest ranked card wins the trick. Object of the game Players initally agree on a target score such as 10 or 15 or 20 points. Each card of the Coins suit is worth one point. As soon as one of the players reaches the target score, he wins the game. Play The dealer of the first hand of the game is the oldest player. In subsequent hands, the player to the right of the winner of the last trick deals. The player to the dealer's right shuffles the cards. The player to the dealer's left cuts the deck. The entire deck is dealt face down, one card at a time, clockwise, beginning on the dealer's left. After all the cards have been dealt, the player to the dealer's left leads the trick by placing any card from his hand face up on the table. Then the player to that player's left likewise plays any one of his cards. Finally, the third player (the dealer) plays any card. The player with the highest valued card in the trick (see TRICK CARD VALUES above) wins the trick. The trick winner adds the number of Coins in the trick to his total, collects the three cards of the trick, and places them face down on his stack of tricks. The winner of the trick leads the next trick.
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- Mark Steere Games
Questions and answers
Coins supports 3 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 Coins is 5–15 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 Coins for ages 5 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.
Coins 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.
Coins belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition, Rock-Paper-Scissors, and 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 Coins are: Mark Steere. 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 Coins 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.