# Noah

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2012
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #4865
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.32 / 5
- **Designers**: Bruno Cathala, Ludovic Maublanc
- **Artists**: Xavier Collette
- **Publishers**: Bombyx, asmodee, Jolly Thinkers, Popcorn Games, Rexhry
- **Categories**: Ancient, Animals, Card Game, Religious
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management

## Verdict
Noah is a charming, quick little game that blends hand management with an unusual biblical theme. If you enjoy light games with interaction, it might be a good fit!Original and fun themeSimple rules to learnQuick playtimeLight player interactionMay lack depthCard luck plays a roleCan feel repetitiveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Prepare for the flood! In Noah, you're tasked with helping Noah himself load as many animals as possible onto his ark before the waters rise. Each round begins with you and your friends holding eight animal cards. Five ferries are arranged in a circle, and a special ferry, where Noah stands, is where the action unfolds. Your job is to play an animal card onto this ferry, but be careful! There are two golden rules: the total weight of animals on the ferry cannot exceed 21, and the animals must follow a gender order (alternating or all the same). After placing an animal, you move Noah to another ferry, and the gender of the animal you played influences where he goes. If the ferry gets crowded or you can't legally play a card, you'll have to take the animals from that ferry back into your hand and try again. But that's not all! If you play an animal of the same species as one already on the ferry, you get an extra turn – a great chance to speed up boarding or mess with opponents. And if you manage to bring the ferry's weight to exactly 21, it sails off to the ark, freeing up space for a new one and even letting you distribute unwanted cards to opponents. Some cards feature special animals, like the giraffe that peeks at an opponent's hand or the woodpecker that reduces the ferry's maximum weight. The round ends when someone runs out of cards or four ferries are sent off. After three rounds, the player with the fewest penalty points (represented by Noah's tears on leftover cards) is the big winner. Noah is a quick and fun game, perfect for those who enjoy hand management and planning moves with a touch of interaction.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate in a game of Noah?
Noah is designed for 2 to 5 players.

### How long does a game typically last?
Games are quite fast, usually lasting around 30 minutes.

### Is Noah a difficult game to learn?
No, the rules are quite straightforward and easy to grasp, ideal for those looking for something light.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to have the lowest penalty point total at the end of three rounds, which means successfully boarding as many animals as possible onto the ark.

### Is there a lot of player interaction?
Yes, there is light interaction, especially when you distribute cards to opponents or when you play animals of the same species to gain extra turns.

### Who would you recommend Noah to?
I would recommend it to families, couples, or groups of friends looking for a casual, quick game with a unique theme.

### What components are included in the game?
The game typically includes animal cards, tokens, and board components to represent the ferries and Noah.

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