No Thanks! 2004
Designed by Thorsten Gimmler
What it is
A very light card game game for 3-7 players (~20 min), built around auction / bidding, closed economy auction, push your luck.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #554 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
Mechanics
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How to play No Thanks!
No Thanks! is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.1 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 3–7 players, runs about 20 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's a Card Game where the core of play revolves around Auction / Bidding, Closed Economy Auction and Push Your Luck. A very light card game game for 3-7 players (~20 min), built around auction / bidding, closed economy auction, push your luck. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #554 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 No Thanks!
How many players is No Thanks!?
No Thanks! plays with 3–7 players.
How long does No Thanks! take to play?
About 20 minutes per game.
Is No Thanks! hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.1 out of 5 — very light — quick to teach. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is No Thanks! for?
The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.
Is No Thanks! good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.1/5 and a 8+ age rating — No Thanks! is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is No Thanks!?
No Thanks! is a Card Game game, built on Auction / Bidding, Closed Economy Auction, Push Your Luck.
Where to buy No Thanks!
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