
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,895
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Throw Throw Burrito
- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Block Block Burrito
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Block Block Burrito is an expansion for Throw Throw Avocado released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Matthew Inman, Elan Lee, and Brian S. Spence and its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Real-Time.
Your favorite food-based dodgeball card games now have an expansion pack! Take your battle to the next level with all new battle cards and inflatable tortilla shields. Block and load! This is a shield expansion for Throw Throw Burrito and Throw Throw Avocado. You must own either game to play. You can now use inflatable Tortilla Shields to block incoming burritos or avocados. Collect cards. Launch new battles. Throw squishy foam burritos or avocados. AND block with tortillas. Contents: -2 Inflatable Tortilla Shields -36 Burrito Battle Cards -36 Avocado Battle Cards -Instruction Manual -2 Repair Patches
Block Block Burrito supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Block Block Burrito is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Block Block Burrito for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Block Block Burrito has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Block Block Burrito belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Real-Time. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Block Block Burrito are: Matthew Inman, Elan Lee, and Brian S. Spence. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Block Block Burrito as an expansion for Throw Throw Avocado. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Throw Throw Avocado to use it. Check that your edition of Throw Throw Avocado is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.