Bohnanza 1997
Designed by Uwe Rosenberg
What it is
A light card game, farming, negotiation game for 2-7 players (~45 min), built around hand management, multi-use cards, negotiation.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #544 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
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How to play Bohnanza
Bohnanza is a light game (rated 1.7 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–7 players, runs about 45 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's a Card Game, Farming and Negotiation game where the core of play revolves around Hand Management, Multi-Use Cards and Negotiation. A light card game, farming, negotiation game for 2-7 players (~45 min), built around hand management, multi-use cards, negotiation. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #544 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Bohnanza
How many players is Bohnanza?
Bohnanza plays with 2–7 players.
Does Bohnanza work with 2 players?
Yes — Bohnanza plays 2–7, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Bohnanza take to play?
About 45 minutes per game.
Is Bohnanza hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.7 out of 5 — light — easy to learn. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Bohnanza for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
What kind of game is Bohnanza?
Bohnanza is a Card Game, Farming, Negotiation game, built on Hand Management, Multi-Use Cards, Negotiation.
Where to buy Bohnanza
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