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DECKO: Pistachio expansion
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DECKO
2026
Rules assistance for DECKO
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 20–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for DECKO
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DECKO is a board game released in 2026 for 2–5 players, 20–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Haakon Gaarder and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Betting and Bluffing, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
To win in this surreal deckbuilding game players buy supernatural poker cards, burn cards to thin their decks and bend the rules using a plethora of jokers. The game is structured like a traditional poker game, players bet chips on their poker hands by raising or calling the bet, or fold to get a free new card. Players also get to permanently remove one card from their deck per hand by doing the burn action. After each hand is played all players that didn't win or fold get to buy new special playing cards and jokers, increasing their chances of winning in later rounds. As the game progresses players will become increasingly powerful and asymmetric in their abilities. The player who has the most poker chips after twelve rounds wins the game. —description from the designer
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- GEM Games
Questions and answers
DECKO supports 2–5 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 DECKO is 20–60 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 DECKO for ages 14 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.
DECKO has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
DECKO belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Betting and Bluffing, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 DECKO are: Haakon Gaarder. 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 DECKO 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.