High Bohn Plus
- Designer Hanno Girke , Uwe Rosenberg
- Publisher Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd , Rio Grande Games
- Illustration Björn Pertoft
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
This expansion adds new bean types like Cognac and Field beans, plus new variants involving buildings in Virginia City and Order cards. These elements introduce fresh tactics such as investing in buildings and fulfilling specific orders for extra thalers. The game focuses on hand management, set collection, and trading, but official rules for two players are not included despite the box stating 2-7 players.
Who Is This Game For?
High Bohn Plus is aimed at fans of Bohnanza aged 13 and up who enjoy medium-length (around 60 minutes) card games with moderate complexity. It suits groups of 3 to 7 players, as no official two-player rules exist. Prior experience with the base game is recommended to fully utilize the new mechanics.
How It Works
The expansion adds new bean cards and expands hand management with additional cards and orders. Players collect sets of beans, trade with each other, and spend thalers on buildings that grant special benefits. Order cards provide bonus thalers when certain conditions are met, adding tactical depth to trading and set collection.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Hanno Girke and Uwe Rosenberg, High Bohn Plus extends Bohnanza with buildings and order cards that deepen tactical options. While it has no awards itself, it belongs to the well-known Bohnanza family, a classic in the card game genre. The blend of hand management, set collection, and trading is preserved and enriched.
Pro
- Adds new bean types and buildings to the base game
- Introduces new tactical options through order cards
- Supports 3 to 7 players with varied gameplay modes
- Combines hand management, set collection, and trading
Contra
- No official rules for two players included
- Requires familiarity with Bohnanza base game
- Not playable as a standalone game
Setting & Atmosphäre
The theme remains in the Wild West, specifically Virginia City, where players plant beans and invest in buildings. The expansion keeps the agricultural and trading atmosphere of the original game.
Tipp für Einsteiger
First master the base game Bohnanza before adding High Bohn Plus to better understand the new mechanics.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, High Bohn Plus is designed for 3 to 7 players and has no solo rules.
How long does a game really take?
A game typically takes about 60 minutes, depending on player count and variant.
What prior experience do I need?
Knowledge of the base game Bohnanza is recommended as this expansion builds upon it.
How does this compare to similar games?
High Bohn Plus expands Bohnanza with new beans, buildings, and orders, offering deeper tactical hand management and trading.
Is this suitable for families?
Recommended for ages 13 and up, it suits experienced players and families with older children due to its medium complexity.
What mechanic makes it special?
Its combination of hand management, set collection, and trading is enriched by new order and building cards.
Fazit
High Bohn Plus is a worthwhile expansion for Bohnanza fans playing with 3 or more players who want to deepen gameplay with new cards and variants. It is not suitable for two-player games.
