#57: Bohnanza (Mark's 100 - 2014)

Bohnanza

Mark's Ranking

• 2014: 57th
• 2012: 69th
• 2010: 64th
• 2005: 18th
• appeared on all four lists

BoardGameGeek

• rank: 265
• rating: 7.1

Print Status

• in print

Why It's On The List

• An innovative use of cards (you can't rearrange your hand!), a clever theme (bean farming), and some nifty rules to create a barter economy combine to make a great, great game.

Tips & Tricks:

• Just because you can trade something doesn't mean you should trade something - pay attention!
• A third bean field is only a good idea if you do it EARLY..

Extras

• While the game will play with 3-7 players, I think that the sweet spot is 5-6.
• I'm a huge fan of the High Bohn expansion for the game (which adds Cosmic Encounter-ish powers & a Wild West theme)... but I never get to play it.
• The 2 player version - Al Cabohne - is actually a lot of fun... but kinda tough to locate.
• Here's what I wrote about Bohnanza for The One Hundred.
• Here's a page from my old website (Game Central Station) about rules mistakes & Bohnanza expansions.