
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,422
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Castle Party
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2021

2015
Rules assistance for Cargolino Valentino
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Cargolino Valentino is a board game released in 2015 for 2–6 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Eugeni Castaño and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
Ladies and gentlemen! The biggest sporting event is about to begin, THE SNAIL RACE. All players get ready in the starting line with a clear goal: AVOID TO BE THE FIRST WHO ARRIVES TO THE FINISH LINE. Players should use the result of the dice to move the snail figures of the other players so that their snails remains in last position at the end of the race. The game was awarded - Kids Game of the year in 2019 in Poland
Cargolino Valentino 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 Cargolino Valentino is 20–30 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 Cargolino Valentino for ages 5 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.
Cargolino Valentino 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.
Cargolino Valentino belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Cargolino Valentino are: Eugeni Castaño. 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 Cargolino Valentino 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.