- BGG rank
- BGG #19,402
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Novice Novice TRPG Magic
- 1–5 players
- 30–60 min
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,212
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Nobi Nobi Sword
2021
Rules assistance for Nobi Nobi Sword
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 30–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Nobi Nobi Sword
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Nobi Nobi Sword is a board game released in 2021 for 1–5 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Takashi Konno (今野隼史) and its main mechanics are Role Playing.
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About the game
The newest editions of the Novice Novice ("Nobi Nobi") TRPG series are Sword and Magic. The Sword set focuses on characters that fight with their hands or weapons, such as Warrior, Thief, Samurai and Martial Artist, but with a few more unique additions like Baker. Novice Novice TRPG Sword may be played by itself, or integrated with Magic for a more exciting Sword and Sorcery themed Fantasy RPG. It's also possible to integrate with other games in the Nobi Nobi series. Compared to the previous iteration of the game, Steampunk, there are no new mechanics, but the box has been made smaller for more ease of portability.
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Questions and answers
Nobi Nobi Sword supports 1–5 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 Nobi Nobi Sword is 30–60 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 Nobi Nobi Sword 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.
Nobi Nobi Sword 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.
Nobi Nobi Sword belongs to these categories: Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Role Playing. 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 Nobi Nobi Sword are: Takashi Konno (今野隼史). 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 Nobi Nobi Sword 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.