
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,704
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Karambolage
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 1995

2004
Rules assistance for Daddy Cool
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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Daddy Cool is a board game released in 2004 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Heinz Meister and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
Oh no! The polar bear cubs got all splotched up with paint while they were helping the Inuits to paint their Igloos. Needless to say, Daddy Cool isn’t thrilled when he sees his bunch of bear cubs. “What we need, is some soap and water” he says, and sets off with his cubs on the way to the wash tub. The first player to reach the wash tub with his bear cub is the winner. This children's game, nominated for the Kinderspiel des Jahres 2005, involves a brinkmanship mechanic similar to "Can't Stop," and is recommended for Ages 5 and up.
Daddy Cool 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 Daddy Cool is 20 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 Daddy Cool 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.
Daddy Cool 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.
Daddy Cool belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 Daddy Cool are: Heinz Meister. 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 Daddy Cool 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.