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- BGG rating
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NINE
2019
Rules assistance for NINE
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for NINE
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NINE is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Gary Kim and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
NINE is a game developed by Sorry We Are French, based on Koryŏ and Chosŏn designed by Gary Kim. Byun Hyung Ja, the 9th Immortal, has revealed himself and his existence has been finally confirmed. The balance of power between the Immortals is questioned as Byun Hyung Ja plots and manipulates their influences. A new political and strategic struggle approaches. Each Immortal will have to use their influence to the best of their abilities to restore their power. In NINE, you play influence and hero cards in each round of the game, then use their abilities to gain the most victory points during the endgame scoring following the end of the eighth round. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Sorry We Are French
Questions and answers
NINE 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 NINE is 20–30 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 NINE for ages 14 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.
NINE has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
NINE belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, 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 NINE are: Gary Kim. 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 NINE 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.