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- BGG #25,528
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Zona Mágica
- 3–5 players
- 90–150 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2016
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- BGG #24,924
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Contária
2016
Rules assistance for Contária
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–5 players
- 10–25 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Contária
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Contária is a board game released in 2016 for 3–5 players, 10–25 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Michael Alves and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Memory.
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About the game
Contária is a "filler" card game, where each player will create a story with 4 characters trying to make a combination that creates the most happy or sad ending. Description from the designer: In Contária, 20 different and unique characters exists, each one having unique powers to interact with other cards and change the game in different ways, making for an strategic and always different game. With an art based on classic paintings, Contária's beautiful cards are made in big cards of 80mm x 120mm. A game for a 3 to 5 players, with duration from 10 to 20 minutes. Contária is not a Storytelling game, but an strategic game with light bluff. Creating and telling stories is possible, but not a part of the game mechanics.
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- Arcano Games
Questions and answers
Contária supports 3–5 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 Contária is 10–25 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 Contária for ages 12 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.
Contária 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.
Contária belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, 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 Contária are: Michael Alves. 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 Contária 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.