# Queenz: To Bee or Not to Bee

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #4187
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.96 / 5
- **Designers**: Bruno Cathala, Johannes Goupy
- **Artists**: Vincent Dutrait
- **Publishers**: Mandoo Games, Arclight Games, Broadway Toys LTD, Maldito Games, Rio Grande Games, Studio Supernova, TLAMA games, TWOPLUS Games
- **Categories**: Animals, Farming
- **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Pattern Building, Set Collection, Tile Placement, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
Queenz is a quick and charming game about beekeeping, perfect for those who enjoy light drafting and tile-placement mechanics. Ideal for families or as a warm-up for game night!Light and pleasant themeEasy-to-learn rulesFast and dynamic gamesMay lack strategic depthLimited player interactionRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Queenz: To Bee or Not to Bee, you step into the shoes of a beekeeper tasked with cultivating the most vibrant fields to produce the country's most prized honey. The goal is straightforward: attract as many bees as possible and, naturally, rack up the victory points (VP) that come with this sweet endeavor.

On your turn, the gameplay branches into two main choices. First: collect new flower tokens from the garden. You can grab one token of any kind, two of the same kind, or three different colors. Store them carefully in your warehouse, as they'll be crucial for the next step. Second option: bloom one of your fields. Select an available field (you can even expand your own cultivation area!) and use the flower tokens you've gathered, along with your hive token, to fill it up. Each flower used in this field earns you 1 VP, and you'll also fill a personal track with a honey jar of the corresponding color. It's a race against time and your fellow beekeepers!

The game ramps up when a player blooms their fifth field, giving everyone one final turn to prove their beekeeping prowess. In the end, bonus points come from your hives: each hive is worth 1 VP for every bee that lands on the eight spaces surrounding it. Whoever has the highest score wins the title of the kingdom's best beekeeper. It's a quick, visually appealing game with a theme that's a joy to play.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Queenz?
A game of Queenz typically lasts around 30 minutes, making it quite fast and dynamic.

### How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players.

### Is Queenz a game for children?
Yes, with its simple rules and playful theme, it's a great option for families and younger players, while still being enjoyable for adults.

### What is the complexity level of the game?
Queenz is considered a light game, with a weight of 1.95 on the BGG scale, ideal for those seeking something more casual.

### What does 'To Bee or Not to Bee' mean?
It's a pun on the famous Shakespearean line 'To be or not to be,' adapted for the theme of bees.

### How does the final scoring work?
In addition to points earned during the game by blooming fields, there are bonus points at the end based on the presence of bees around your hives.

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