
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,514
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Beyond Baker Street
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Hanabi: Black Powder Expansion
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Hanabi: Black Powder Expansion is an expansion for Hanabi released in 2020 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Antoine Bauza and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Memory.
Hanabi: Black Powder is the 2nd expansion for Hanabi. It adds 10 cards to the game to create a special 6th Fireworks display! Black Powder card are never part of color clues, they must be played from 5 to 1, and there are three 5s and one 1 instead. It is compatible with the base R&R version of the game (European versions of the game are not compatible with this expansion, unless all cards are used with opaque sleeves).
Hanabi: Black Powder Expansion supports 2–5 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 Hanabi: Black Powder Expansion is 30 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 Hanabi: Black Powder Expansion for ages 8 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.
Hanabi: Black Powder Expansion 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.
Hanabi: Black Powder Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Memory. 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 Hanabi: Black Powder Expansion are: Antoine Bauza. 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 Hanabi: Black Powder Expansion as an expansion for Hanabi. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Hanabi to use it. Check that your edition of Hanabi is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.