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Control Nut!
2005
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- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
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Control Nut! is a board game released in 2005 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by James Miller (I) and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Auction / Bidding, and Team-Based Game.
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About the game
A partnership trick taking game that consists of two phases: In the first phase players bid for "Control Cards" that will give them a special action in the second phase. Bidding is done with face up cards that the high bidder then distributes to the other players when he takes the Control Card. Phase two is a trick taking game in which players may play the Control Cards to a trick to affect its outcome. Some of the cards have 1 or 2 stars on them. The score for the hand is the number of tricks taken times the number of stars won. From the box: You never thought that collecting nuts would be so addictive! Play as a partnership or play head to head as you attempt to be the squirrel in control. Be careful though in order to gain control you have to give control. Experience the excitement as you exert your control, gather nuts and become top squirrel. Warning: With enough play you may become a Control Nut too!
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Questions and answers
Control Nut! 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 Control Nut! is 45 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 Control Nut! 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.
Control Nut! 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.
Control Nut! belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Auction / Bidding, and Team-Based Game. 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 Control Nut! are: James Miller (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 Control Nut! 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.