
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,090
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Pecunia non olet (Second Edition)
- 2–6 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2016

2005
Rules assistance for Pecunia non olet: Geld stinkt nicht
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Pecunia non olet: Geld stinkt nicht is a board game released in 2005 for 2–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Knut Happel and Christian Fiore and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Open Drafting.
Pecunia non olet – "Money doesn't Stink" A card game in the old Rome, in which the players act as rental toilette owners, who have to earn their money from the Romans , who feel an urgent need... You have three toiletts to rent to several different types of Romans: Women, who can share a place, senators, who refuse to sit next to slaves, and citizens. Each Roman has a specific amount of time he/she will need and a sum of money he/she will pay afterwards. Whoever reaches a certain fortune (depending on the number of players) wins the game. The game includes 70 roman "customer cards", 40 action cards, roman coins and wooden round markers
Pecunia non olet: Geld stinkt nicht 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 Pecunia non olet: Geld stinkt nicht 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 Pecunia non olet: Geld stinkt nicht for ages 8 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.
Pecunia non olet: Geld stinkt nicht has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Pecunia non olet: Geld stinkt nicht belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Open Drafting. 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 Pecunia non olet: Geld stinkt nicht are: Knut Happel and Christian Fiore. 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 Pecunia non olet: Geld stinkt nicht 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.