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Don't Spill the Beans

Don't Spill the Beans

Bluebird Toys · 1957
2–410 min3+ yrs1.1/5 complexity4.2 BGG#30.727 BGG652Kids
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How do you play Don't Spill the Beans?

The "beans" are split equally amongst the players. Then, each player takes turns and adds (gingerly) a bean to the top-heavy pot. Eventually, the pot will tip over and spill the beans.

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Don't Spill the Beans box art
official art · Bluebird Toys

The "beans" are split equally amongst the players. Then, each player takes turns and adds (gingerly) a bean to the top-heavy pot. Eventually, the pot will tip over and spill the beans. Whoever causes this adds the beans to his store. The object is to go out.

Simple, quick, fun little game, requiring a minimum of dexterity.

Schaper was bought out by Milton Bradley in 1986 (or MB acquired the rights to most of Schaper's games, I'm not sure), and this game has been published by MB ever since.

game anatomy
Complexity1.1 / 5
BGG rating4.2 / 10
Vibe
Kids
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
10 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
3+ yrs
BGG rank
#30.727
from Trișache · verified

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Q3How do you play Don't Spill the Beans?
Don't Spill the Beans is a action / dexterity game, for 2–4 players, taking ~10 minutes, featuring stacking and balancing. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Don't Spill the Beans — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Don't Spill the Beans support?
Don't Spill the Beans is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Don't Spill the Beans take?
A game of Don't Spill the Beans takes about 10 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Don't Spill the Beans for?
Don't Spill the Beans is recommended from age 3.
Q7How complex is Don't Spill the Beans?
Don't Spill the Beans has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.1 out of 5.
Mechanics & categories
Dexterity →Action / Dexterity →Children's Game →

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