No Thanks!
No Thanks!
No Thanks! is a card game designed to be as simple as it is engaging.
The rules are simple. Each turn, players have two options:
play one of their chips to avoid picking up the current face-up card
pick up the face-up card (along with any chips that have already been played on that card) and turn over the next card
However, the choices aren't so easy as players compete to have the lowest score at the end of the game. The deck of cards is numbered from 3 to 35, with each card counting for a number of points equal to its face value. Runs of two or more cards only count as the lowest value in the run - but nine cards are removed from the deck before starting, so be careful looking for connectors. Each chip is worth -1 point, but they can be even more valuable by allowing you to avoid drawing that unwanted card.
The first versions of the game supported up to five players, but a 2011 edition supports up to seven.
This game was originally published in Germany by Amigo as Geschenkt ...ist noch zu teuer!, meaning Even given as a gift, it is still too expensive!. Amigo's international edition, titled No Merci! (a delightful multi-lingual pun), had rules in several languages, including English. The game has subsequently been released in other countries under an assortment of names.
The rules are simple. Each turn, players have two options:
play one of their chips to avoid picking up the current face-up card
pick up the face-up card (along with any chips that have already been played on that card) and turn over the next card
However, the choices aren't so easy as players compete to have the lowest score at the end of the game. The deck of cards is numbered from 3 to 35, with each card counting for a number of points equal to its face value. Runs of two or more cards only count as the lowest value in the run - but nine cards are removed from the deck before starting, so be careful looking for connectors. Each chip is worth -1 point, but they can be even more valuable by allowing you to avoid drawing that unwanted card.
The first versions of the game supported up to five players, but a 2011 edition supports up to seven.
This game was originally published in Germany by Amigo as Geschenkt ...ist noch zu teuer!, meaning Even given as a gift, it is still too expensive!. Amigo's international edition, titled No Merci! (a delightful multi-lingual pun), had rules in several languages, including English. The game has subsequently been released in other countries under an assortment of names.
Player Count
3
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7
Playing Time
20
Age
8
Year Released
2004
Designers
Thorsten Gimmler
Publishers
Z-Man Games, VR Distribution, Vennerød Forlag AS, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., Shafir Games (המשחקים של חיים שפיר), Piatnik, PaperGames (III), Morapiaf, Möbius Games, Mayfair Games, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Lautapelit.fi, Korea Boardgames Co., Ltd., Kikigagne?, Kaissa Chess & Games, KADABRA, Gigamic, G3, Fractal Juegos, Dr. Wood Challenge Centre, Dal Negro, Broadway Toys LTD, Asmodee, 999 Games, AMIGO
Board Game Category
Card Game
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Tom Vasel
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Tom takes a look at this simple card game in with you *don't* want to win any cards!
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Podcasts Featuring this Game
TDT # 380 - No one will play this game!
In this episode, we take a look at Dreaming Spires, Robin, The Endless River, Xia, Alchemists, and Argent. We are joined by Brian on No Thanks, The Angry Gamer on non-responsiveness, Geoff, and Bill, and answer a pile of questions. Finally, we talk about games that we can't get anyone to play with us!
TDT # 363 - To the South Pole!
In this episode, we take a look at Shadowrun Crossfire, Russian Railroads, Roads and Boats, Battle Sheep and more! We discuss the Dice Tower Convention 3, point out Tom's glaring error, and talk about the future of the show. Finally, we talk about what games to take with you to the South Pole!