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Ciao, Ciao...
1997
Rules assistance for Ciao, Ciao...
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Ciao, Ciao...
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Ciao, Ciao... is a board game released in 1997 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Alex Randolph and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Betting and Bluffing.
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About the game
According to the rules, "the coolest player wins". This is a bluffing game in which players try to move their pawns safely across a bridge. The bridge spans a swamp full of hungry, carnivorous plants (the inside of the game box). This tiny boardgame is contained within the box — the box is entirely covered, inside and out, with the riotous, hungry swamp. A secret dice mechanism provides opportunity for skillful bluffing. A sharp little game. Ages 10 and up.
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- Schmidt Spiele
- Korea Boardgames
- Möbius Games
- Drei Magier Spiele
- FoxGames
- Drei Hasen in der Abendsonne
Questions and answers
Ciao, Ciao... 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 Ciao, Ciao... is 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 Ciao, Ciao... for ages 10 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.
Ciao, Ciao... has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Ciao, Ciao... belongs to these categories: Dice and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Betting and Bluffing. 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 Ciao, Ciao... are: Alex Randolph. 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 Ciao, Ciao... 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.