- BGG rank
- BGG #17,275
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Double Down
- 2–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 1993
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,027
- BGG rating
- 4.5
Da Capo!
1993
Rules assistance for Da Capo!
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- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Da Capo!
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Da Capo! is a board game released in 1993 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Thomas Pauli.
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About the game
Played with a giant deck of 150 cards numbered 1-10 and 18 joker cards. Players have individual card stacks of which only the top card is open. The goal of the game is to get rid of one's entire stack first. This is achieved by putting cards down on stacks in the middle of the table. Those stacks have to be in numerical order, starting with 1 and finishing with 10 (there are Joker cards to fill gaps). The players also have their own individual stacks on which they can put open cards for later use. Republished by Amigo in 2009 under the name Da Capo, with only 15 Jokers included (and with a new design).
Questions and answers
Da Capo! 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 Da Capo! 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 Da Capo! 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.
Da Capo! 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.
Da Capo! belongs to these categories: Card Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Da Capo! and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Da Capo! are: Thomas Pauli. 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 Da Capo! 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.