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Dakara
1987
Rules assistance for Dakara
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.2/5
Rules assistant for Dakara
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Dakara is a board game released in 1987 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Lionel Chauve and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Betting and Bluffing.
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About the game
Dakara is a high stakes game where risks and competition abound. It's easy to play and will keep you interested throughout. Experience the challenge of over 15 different games within a single game. Take a boarding pass and fly to international resorts and casinos, ski aspen, play golf in palm springs, roulette in Monte Carlo, try you luck in Acapulco, Madrid, Venice and more. Dakara is unpredictable, exciting and highly entertaining. It's a game you will want to play again and again. The object of the game is to become the wealthiest player while traveling to exotic places around the world.
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- Dakara, Inc.
Questions and answers
Dakara 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 Dakara is 45 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 Dakara 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.
Dakara has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Dakara belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move 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 Dakara are: Lionel Chauve. 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 Dakara 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.