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Carteros
2020
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- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
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Carteros is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Eitel Saavedra Diaz and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Action Points, and Move Through Deck.
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About the game
As a good postman, study the streets well to manage to deliver all your letters first. It doesn't seem difficult, but be careful with the dogs! in your turn you have 3 action points, with them you can move arround the neighborhood, deliver mail, draw a card, use a card, or discard / replace an card. Whoever achieves the highest number of victory points between the value of the cards delivered and the tips received is the winner. Español -Como buen cartero, estudia bien las calles para lograr entregar primero todas tus cartas. No parece dificil, pero !ten cuidado con los perros!. Utiliza puntos de acción para moverte, entregar correspondencia, Robar una carta, utilizar una carta o descartar/reemplazar una carta. Quien logre mayor cantidad de puntos de victoria entre valor de cartas entregadas y propinas recibidas es el ganador.
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- Enpeudejoc Edicions
- Caracol Juegos de Mesa
Questions and answers
Carteros 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 Carteros is 30–60 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 Carteros 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.
Carteros 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.
Carteros belongs to these categories: Card Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Action Points, and Move Through Deck. 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 Carteros are: Eitel Saavedra Diaz. 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 Carteros 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.