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Nicht die Bohne!
1999
Rules assistance for Nicht die Bohne!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Nicht die Bohne!
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Nicht die Bohne! is a board game released in 1999 for 3–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Horst-Rainer Rösner and its main mechanics are Trading and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
This warped but fun card game is more intense than it first appears to be. Players try to collect points in four different suits, but along the way points can be made negative instead of positive or even canceled entirely by taking one of the 'Nicht die Bohne' cards. With its interesting trading mechanism, this game can be a little hard to grasp at first, but it's worth the effort. A note to the wise: although this game shares a common theme of beans (Bohnen) with Bohnanza, that's about the only similarity.
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Questions and answers
Nicht die Bohne! supports 3–6 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 Nicht die Bohne! 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 Nicht die Bohne! 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.
Nicht die Bohne! has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Nicht die Bohne! belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Trading and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Nicht die Bohne! are: Horst-Rainer Rösner. 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 Nicht die Bohne! 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.