Mark's #18: Bohnanza

Yep, "The Bean Game." When you first start playing Bohnanza, it's easy to assume that the game is all about "the art of the deal." Which is important, but... Bohnanza is all about using the art of the deal to facilitate hand management.

Which, granted, makes this game sound like the most boring thing since watching paint dry. Nothing could be further from the truth. It's a brilliant trading game that plays well with 4-7 players and has spawned a number of expansions. (Fans of the game MUST try High Bohn, which adds Cosmic Encounter-like special powers to the game.)