Bear Necessities
A board game by Johan Benvenuto, Gricha German
2-4 2-4
30-45 minutes Low
Drafting, Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection
Card Game, City Building, Animals
Friends and Communities with Bear Necessities
Description
Bear Necessities tosses you and up to three friends into a bustling bear‑run city where the only rule is “pick the right cards and watch the chaos unfold.” In just 30‑45 minutes you’ll draft, juggle your hand, and simultaneously decide what each bear will build—from honey‑dripping cafés to leafy lofts—while trying to out‑smart the other critters. The rules are so easy you’ll be playing straight out of the box, but the blend of drafting, hand‑management and simultaneous action selection keeps every round fresh and full of laugh‑out‑loud moments. Designed by Johan Benvenuto and Gricha German, this 2026 card‑centric, animal‑themed city‑building showdown is perfect for a quick, lively game night with 2‑4 players.
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