Bohnanza
Are the bean removals and starting hands for each player count optional?
The rulebook is silent on whether they are optional, and posters disagree.
- Bohnanza rulebook · Rulebook · Variations based on number of players
- ColtsFan76 · Community · 2010-05-27
- Pakwan · Community · 2010-05-27disagrees
The rulebook doesn't say. It lists these setups under the heading "Variations based on number of players" but gives no option to skip them. Most forum posters treat them as the standard setup for each player count, and one poster calls them optional. Play them as written unless your group agrees otherwise.