
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,267
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Dino Trix: Tarot Adventures
- 2–5 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2025

2024
Rules assistance for Gnaughty Gnomes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Gnaughty Gnomes is a board game released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Daniel Kenel and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Team-Based Game, and Trick-taking.
Gnaughty Gnomes is a fixed partnership, may-follow trick-taker that features a hex board, with each hex color coded to represent the varied quality of mushrooms growing in the forest. The game is played over the course of a single hand which consists of 9 cards per player. The result of each trick will assign the players different special actions, based on their position within that trick, for their play of a gnome to the board. Each placement is assessed for area majority conditions and the immediate scoring of any gathered mushrooms as victory points. Clever teamwork by placing your naughty gnomes to score the most potent mushrooms will determine the winner. —description from the designer
Gnaughty Gnomes 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 Gnaughty Gnomes is 30–60 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 Gnaughty Gnomes for ages 12 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.
Gnaughty Gnomes has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Gnaughty Gnomes belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Team-Based Game, 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 Gnaughty Gnomes are: Daniel Kenel. 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 Gnaughty Gnomes 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.