
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,189
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Fjords
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Cacao: Diamante
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Cacao: Diamante is an expansion for Cacao released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Phil Walker-Harding and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement.
Cacao: Diamante contains four expansion modules for the Cacao base game: The gem mines, the tree of life, the Emperor's favor, and the new workers. All modules can be played individually or combined with others, whether from this expansion or the Cacao: Chocolatl expansion. With the "Big Game" variant, you can even play with all modules of both expansions and the base game.
Cacao: Diamante 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 Cacao: Diamante is 60 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 Cacao: Diamante 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.
Cacao: Diamante has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Cacao: Diamante belongs to these categories: Economic, Territory Building, and Farming. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement. 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 Cacao: Diamante are: Phil Walker-Harding. 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 Cacao: Diamante as an expansion for Cacao. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Cacao to use it. Check that your edition of Cacao is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.