Bohnanza
- Designer Uwe Rosenberg
- Publisher AMIGO , 999 Games , Albi , Brain Games , Broadway Toys LTD
- Illustration Björn Pertoft , Klemens Franz , Mady Nijenhuis , Beth Sobel
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Bohnanza, players plant and harvest bean cards while trading with others to earn coins. You must keep your hand cards in the order drawn, making hand management challenging. Each turn involves planting beans, negotiating trades, and drawing new cards. The game ends after the deck is played through three times, and the player with the most coins wins.
Who Is This Game For?
Bohnanza is a medium-weight game for 2 to 7 players aged 12 and up, lasting about 45 minutes. It suits players who enjoy negotiation and tactical interaction without overly complex rules. Those who like lively multiplayer trading will appreciate this game.
How It Works
The core mechanic is hand management: you must play cards in the order you hold them. Using multi-use cards, you plant beans in fields that each hold only one bean type. Through negotiation, you trade cards with others to improve your harvest. After trading, you draw new cards and pass the turn.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Uwe Rosenberg, Bohnanza won the Fairplay À la carte Award in 1997. It’s the first game in the Bohnanza family and is notable for its unique hand management combined with heavy emphasis on trading and negotiation. It was also recommended for Spiel des Jahres 1997.
Awards
2003
1997
- 2005 Vuoden Peli Adult Game of the Year — Nominated
- 1997 Fairplay À la carte — Winner
- 1997 Meeples Choice Award — Winner
- 1997 À-la-carte-Kartenspielpreis — Winner
Pro
- Strong player interaction through negotiation and trading
- Innovative hand management increases depth
- Short playtime around 45 minutes
- Supports 2 to 7 players
Contra
- Not suitable for players under 12
- Hand order restriction can be challenging for beginners
- Limited strategic depth for experts
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game revolves around planting and trading various types of beans, featuring humorous illustrations that emphasize its farming theme.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Engage actively in the negotiation phase to optimize your hand and plan your bean fields strategically.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Bohnanza is designed for 2 to 7 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 45 minutes, suitable for a casual game night.
What prior experience do I need?
Bohnanza is a medium-weight game requiring some experience with hand management and negotiation.
How does this compare to similar games?
Bohnanza uniquely combines hand management with intense negotiation and a planting mechanic.
Is this suitable for families?
The game is recommended for ages 12 and up, making it more suitable for families with older children.
What mechanic makes it special?
Its blend of hand management, multi-use cards, and negotiation sets it apart.
Fazit
Bohnanza is recommended for players who enjoy interactive trading and negotiation in a concise card game. Its age recommendation of 12+ should be noted for family play.
