Bare Bones
- Players: 2–4 players
- Play time: 20–30 min
- BGG rating: 7.7
About Bare Bones
In Bare Bones, players each begin with an identical base set of 7 cards + 3 additional cards they choose. Cards come in two varieties, Dice Cards and Action Cards. Dice Cards come in 7 colors. Every Dice Card played entitles the player to roll 1 die of the corresponding color. The different colored dice have different values representing points. White dice provide the currency needed to acquire new cards to build your deck. Action Cards grant powerful abilities players can use to multiply scores and enhance other cards in their decks. There are many paths to victory through card and dice combos, but it all comes down to how you build your deck and the luck of the dice. Seven different Action Cards are used in each game, but 20 are provided. After 12 rounds, scores are tallied to determine the victor.
- Released
- 2023
- Age
- 10+
- Best with
- 3 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Bare Bones?
Bare Bones plays with 2–4 players.
What is the best player count for Bare Bones?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Bare Bones is best with 3 players (3 votes).
How long does Bare Bones take to play?
A game of Bare Bones takes 20–30 min.
What age is Bare Bones for?
The recommended minimum age for Bare Bones is 10+.
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