- BGG rank
- BGG #1,808
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Cabo
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2010
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,730
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CABO (Second Edition)
2019
Rules assistance for CABO (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for CABO (Second Edition)
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CABO (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Melissa Limes and Mandy Henning and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Memory.
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About the game
Spy, swap, and peek to find Cabo the unicorn in this simple card game. Your goal in CABO is to minimize the total value of your cards, but you don't know what all your cards are at the beginning of the game. By using certain powers to peek at your own cards, spy on your opponent's cards, or swap a card with an opponent, you can try to minimize the value of your cards. When you think you have the lowest value, you can call "CABO" to end the round, but everyone else gets another turn. In the end, the player with the lowest total wins; can you shed your cards quicker than your opponents? This second edition of CABO features modified rules, a scorepad, four player reference cards, and all new artwork. Rules modifications include the following: Plays 2–4 players (instead of 2–5) Cards taken from the discard pile remain face up for the rest of the game, even when in front of players (instead of always keeping cards face down) Penalty for non-matching cards: Keep all cards including the one drawn — one more per additional cards that do not match (instead of no penalty) 10 point penalty for missing a CABO call (instead of 5) All players score the sum of their points; if the CABO caller has (or is tied for) the lowest sum, they get 0 points (instead of the lowest player always receiving 0 points) The round ends after a CABO call or the deck runs out (instead of just when CABO is called) Limit of one reset to 50 when your score=100 exactly (instead of unlimited resets)
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- MINDOK
- Origames
- Arrakis Games
- UBO CnC
- Bézier Games
Questions and answers
CABO (Second Edition) supports 2–4 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 CABO (Second Edition) is 45 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 CABO (Second Edition) for ages 8 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.
CABO (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
CABO (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Memory. 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 CABO (Second Edition) are: Melissa Limes and Mandy Henning. 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 CABO (Second Edition) as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.