Bohnanza

Published 1997

Bohnanza is the first in the Bohnanza family of games and has been published in several different editions. The cards are colorful depictions of beans in various descriptive poses, and the object is to make coins by planting fields (sets) of these beans and then harvesting them. To help players match their cards up, the game features extensive trading and deal making. One of the most unique features of the game is that you cannot rearrange your hand, as you need to play the cards in the order that you draw them. The original German edition supports 3-5 players. The English version from Rio Grande Games comes with the first edition of the first German expansion included in a slightly oversized box. One difference in the contents, however, is that bean #22's Weinbrandbohne (Brandy Bean) was replaced by the Wachsbohne, or Wax Bean. This edition includes rules for up to seven players, like the Erweiterungs-Set, but also adapts the two-player rules of Al Cabohne in order to allow two people to play Bohnanza.

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Bohnanza

Game Info

Players
2-7 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.67/5
Year
1997
BGG Rating
7.08
BGG Rank
#548
Min Age
13+

Frequently Asked Questions

Bohnanza supports 2 to 7 players. The community rates it best at 5 players.
A typical game of Bohnanza takes about 45 minutes.
Bohnanza has a complexity rating of 1.67/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Bohnanza is 13+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Bohnanza has a rating of 7.08/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 50,936 ratings. It is ranked #548 overall.
Bohnanza was designed by Uwe Rosenberg. It was published in 1997.