Bohnanza: The Duel
- Designer Uwe Rosenberg
- Publisher AMIGO , Kikigagne? , Rio Grande Games
- Illustration Björn Pertoft
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Bohnanza: The Duel, you plant beans on your fields while trying to complicate your opponent's game by gifting them beans they can't use. Each player holds secret "bo(h)nus" cards with objectives, managing hand cards and bluffing to gain advantage. The core interaction revolves around accepting or declining gifts, strategic planting, and completing sets for points in a tactical duel.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed exclusively for two players aged 12 and up, this game is a medium-weight strategic experience lasting around 45 minutes. Prior knowledge of Bohnanza helps but is not required. Bluffing and interaction enthusiasts will appreciate the challenge.
How It Works
On your turn, you plant two beans from your hand onto your fields, following ascending order rules. Instead of trading, you offer your opponent a bean as a gift, which they can accept or refuse, introducing bluff and counterplay. Completing secret bo(h)nus objectives earns bean dollars and cents, and the player with the most points at the end wins.
What Makes It Special
Created by Uwe Rosenberg, Bohnanza: The Duel (2016) is a dedicated two-player reimagining of the original Bohnanza, awarded the 2017 Fairplay À la carte Runner-up. It combines mechanics like Betting and Bluffing, Hand Management, and Set Collection into a tense head-to-head experience.
Awards
- 2017 Fairplay À la carte Runner-up — Nominated
Pro
- Unique gift-giving and bluff mechanics enhance player interaction
- Optimized for exactly two players
- Moderate playtime of about 45 minutes
- Combines hand management with set collection
Contra
- Limited to two players only
- Requires some learning for its special mechanics
- Theme focused narrowly on bean farming
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in the world of bean farmers cultivating fields and using gift exchanges to outwit each other, closely tied to the Bohnanza universe.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on completing your bo(h)nus cards and watch carefully how your opponent handles gifts.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Bohnanza: The Duel is strictly a two-player game.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 45 minutes, suitable for a quick game night.
What prior experience do I need?
Familiarity with the original Bohnanza or similar card games is helpful but not necessary.
How does this compare to similar games?
It focuses on a bluff and gift-exchange duel for two players, distinct from the multiplayer original.
Is this suitable for families?
Recommended for ages 12 and up and better suited for experienced players due to tactical depth and bluffing.
What mechanic makes it special?
Its combination of Betting and Bluffing with Hand Management and Set Collection stands out.
Fazit
Bohnanza: The Duel is recommended for fans of two-player card games who enjoy bluffing and strategic hand management. It offers a fresh, focused twist on the classic bean farming theme.
