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Nimbee: The Bee's Knees
- 2–4 players
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- 2017
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- BGG #21,945
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- 5.8
Nimbee
2017
Rules assistance for Nimbee
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20–40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Nimbee
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Nimbee is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Nick Case and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Action Points, and Action Queue.
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About the game
It’s thought that all bees work for the good of the colony. However the Queen is allowed to have one favourite; a worker who is smarter and collects more nectar than the rest. That bee is called, THE NIMBEE. GAME OBJECTIVE In Nimbee, you must direct your honey bee around the hive to collect honey and other benefits to best prepare for the excursion into the meadow. There you must search for the sweetest nectar-laden flowers; settle on the bonuses first, or fly ahead to stop your opponents getting to the best blooms. Will you get the timing right and claim the ultimate prize in the secluded glade at the end of the path, or will you fall foul of the greedy bear who wants to raid your hive? At the end of the game the player who has collected the most nectar will be awarded the title of NIMBEE.
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- A-Muse-Ment
Questions and answers
Nimbee 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 Nimbee is 20–40 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 Nimbee 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.
Nimbee 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.
Nimbee belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Action Points, and Action Queue. 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 Nimbee are: Nick Case. 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 Nimbee 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.