Würfel Bohnanza
- Players
- 2-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.3 / 5
- Year
- 2012
About the game
A dice-rolling spin-off of the beloved Bohnanza card game for 2-5 players, where seven bean dice replace cards as the source of your harvest. On your turn, you roll and reroll dice (setting at least one aside each time) to complete orders on your order card, working from easy combinations at the bottom to tough ones like four-of-a-kind near the top. Opponents can also benefit from your rolls before you lock them in, adding a shared-resource twist absent from the original card game. Completing enough orders lets you harvest coins, and the first to thirteen 'Bohnentalers' wins.
Hobbli's Notes
Würfel Bohnanza cleverly translates Bohnanza's charm into a dice-rolling format, with designer Uwe Rosenberg's knack for elegant, approachable design shining through. The twist that opponents benefit from your rolls before you finalize them adds a nice tension that rewards efficient play. At 45 minutes and very light complexity, it's an easy, family-friendly game with quick turns and low downtime (B grade). A great entry point for Bohnanza fans or families new to bean-trading.
What we like
- Approachable, family-friendly dice game from acclaimed designer Uwe Rosenberg.
- Clever shared-dice mechanic keeps all players engaged on every turn.
- Fast 45-minute playtime with low downtime.
- Charming bean-trading theme familiar to Bohnanza fans.
Keep in mind
- Heavy dice reliance introduces significant luck.
- Light complexity (1.3) may feel too simple for serious strategy gamers.
- Best appreciated by those who already enjoy the Bohnanza theme.
Who it's for
Great for families and casual groups aged 8+ who enjoyed Bohnanza and want a lighter, dice-based spin-off.
