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set collection + hidden hands

curated example games checked against BoardGameGeek's tags on 16 October 2026 not checked yet

Secret sets build surprise reveals, but trades force tough reveals of partial hands.

What it brings

  • Trading adds negotiation fun.
  • End-game reveals excite kids.

What it costs

  • Dead hands stall if no trades.
  • Imbalance from early luck.

Example games

How the games were checked against BoardGameGeek
  • Bohnanza: partly checkable, nothing against it. set collection: confirmed (Set Collection). hidden hands: not checkable.
  • No Thanks!: partly checkable, nothing against it. set collection: confirmed (Set Collection). hidden hands: not checkable.

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