
- BGG rank
- BGG #99
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Azul
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Noueni 5-6 Player Expansion
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Noueni 5-6 Player Expansion is an expansion for Noueni released in 2014 for 2–6 players and 45 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
From the developer: 5-6 Player Expansion to Noueni. You need the base game to play. Noueni - Japanese for "On top of" describes this abstract game. In Noueni each player has their own unique deck of 18 cards. Each card is broken up into two halves and each half has a scoring orb on it. The goal of the game is to have the most visible scoring orbs. Laying new cards follow a simple set of rules: 1) Connectors on connecting edges must match in number (0, 1, 2, or 3 lines.) 2) New tiles can be placed next to a tile, or overlapping one half of other tiles. 3) A tile may not completely cover another fully exposed tile. Just because the rules are simple doesn't mean that finding the best place to put a tile to cover up your opponent’s orbs and protect your own is easy. Make sure you end up on top.
Noueni 5-6 Player Expansion supports 2–6 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 Noueni 5-6 Player Expansion 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.
Noueni 5-6 Player Expansion belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 catalogue lists Noueni 5-6 Player Expansion as an expansion for Noueni. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Noueni to use it. Check that your edition of Noueni is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.