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Gone with the Beans
2021
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Gone with the Beans is a board game released in 2021 for 1–99 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Kentaro Yazawa (矢沢 賢太郎) and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Paper-and-Pencil.
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About the game
Gone with the Beans (豆と共にあれ) is a flip-and-write game in which players take on the role of bean farmers who are acquiring and managing their resources while trying to grow their farm. The game includes fifty copies each of four different game boards, each with different set-ups, although the base system is the same. Players start in different provinces with different special abilities, and on each of of the game's fifteen turns, a character wanders the board, affecting where players can do what. Each turn, players gain some income, then have a number of actions from which to choose, such as building facilities or achieving milestones. The game is strongly influenced by the author's favorite game, Terra Mystica. 豆と共にあれはフリップ＆ライトゲームです。 プレイヤーは豆農家となり、リソースを管理し、自分の農場を大きくすることを目指します。 ゲームシートが複数種類あり、ベースシステムは同じものの、それぞれ違った仕掛けが施されています。 プレイヤーが使用する国によって特殊能力が違うため、様々な組み合わせで遊ぶことが出来ます。 作者の好きなテラミスティカに強く影響を受けています。 publisher's summary
Editions
- Gone with the BeansHoy Games2023
- Gone with the BeansHoy Games2021
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- Hoy Games
Questions and answers
Gone with the Beans supports 1–99 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 Gone with the Beans is 30–45 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 Gone with the Beans 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.
Gone with the Beans has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Gone with the Beans belongs to these categories: Farming. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Gone with the Beans are: Kentaro Yazawa (矢沢 賢太郎). 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 Gone with the Beans 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.