- BGG rank
- BGG #623
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Sheriff of Nottingham
- 3–5 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,281
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Sheriff of Nottingham: 2nd Edition
2020
Rules assistance for Sheriff of Nottingham: 2nd Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Sheriff of Nottingham: 2nd Edition
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Sheriff of Nottingham: 2nd Edition is a board game released in 2020 for 3–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by André Zatz and Sérgio Halaban and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Role Playing.
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About the game
Will the Merchants get their goods past the Sheriff? The bustling market in Nottingham is filled with goods from all over the kingdom. Most of it is entirely legal, however, Prince John is looking to make sure no contraband gets sold. He’s tasked the Sheriff to inspect Merchant’s wares, looking for any illicit goods. The Sheriff’s shrewd, but not above taking a bribe to look the other way. Which Merchant will end up getting the best goods through and make the largest profits in the market stalls? In Sheriff of Nottingham 2nd Edition, players take turns playing the Sheriff, looking for contraband goods, and the Merchants trying to stock their Stall with the best goods. The Sheriff can inspect any bag they want, but they must be careful, as they’ll have to pay a penalty if they find the Merchants were telling the truth. This new edition includes updated rules, as well as expansions such as the 6th Merchant, Black Market, and Sheriff’s Deputies. The game box contains 110 Gold Coins, 216 Goods cards, 6 Deputy cards, 6 Black Market cards, 2 Deputy standees, 6 Merchant stands, 6 Merchant bags, a Sheriff standee, a Booty tile, and a rulebook
Designers
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Broadway Toys LTD
- Galápagos Jogos
- BoardM Factory
- SuperHeated Neurons
- Reflexshop
- MIPL
- Games7Days
- Lavka Games
- Yes Papa Games
- CMON Global Limited
- Lex Games
- Funforge
Questions and answers
Sheriff of Nottingham: 2nd Edition supports 3–6 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 Sheriff of Nottingham: 2nd Edition is 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 Sheriff of Nottingham: 2nd Edition 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.
Sheriff of Nottingham: 2nd Edition has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Sheriff of Nottingham: 2nd Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and 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 Sheriff of Nottingham: 2nd Edition are: André Zatz and Sérgio Halaban. 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 Sheriff of Nottingham: 2nd 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.