- BGG rank
- BGG #9,265
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Pecunia non olet: Geld stinkt nicht
- 2–4 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2005
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,090
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Pecunia non olet (Second Edition)
2016
Rules assistance for Pecunia non olet (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 20–40 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Pecunia non olet (Second Edition)
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Pecunia non olet (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2016 for 2–6 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.
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About the game
It's not easy being a Roman latrine owner. Your customers are often more fussy than you want them to be. Senators give you more money, but they never want to sit next to slaves. Female Romans want to go together to the bathroom, while the average Roman takes longer for his business than you'd like him to. Whoever is best at managing their waiting queue and sending unwanted customers to their opponents will win the game and become the richest Roman! This second edition of Pecunia non olet contains five expansion modules that can be combined with the base game. VIR (very important Romans) are new characters who do different things when they enter or leave the latrine, latrine expansions allow their owner to make more effective offers, and the job ladder doesn't ask the players have money as the only thing that matters is being the most honorable operator! A big pile of fun for the whole family!
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Noris Spiele
Questions and answers
Pecunia non olet (Second Edition) 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 Pecunia non olet (Second Edition) 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 (Second Edition) 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 (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 1.8 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 (Second Edition) 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 (Second Edition) 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 (Second Edition) 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.