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Día de los Muertos
2016
Rules assistance for Día de los Muertos
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 10–15 min
- 12+
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Día de los Muertos
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Día de los Muertos is a board game released in 2016 for 3–6 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Steve Ellis (II), Frank Branham, and Sandi West and its main mechanics are Trick-taking.
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About the game
Dia De Los Muertos is an easy, fun trick-taking card game for 3-6 players which lasts 10-15 minutes. Beautiful, illustrated original art pieces that are visually stunning and reflect the Mexican Holiday - Dia Los Muertos. Non-linguistic, numeric & symbol based, with rules in English & Spanish! Basic Game: The game plays in one trick, with the led card determining whether high or low card leads to the next trick. High card takes all cards (which are marked for positive AND negative points). Cards are labeled with suit, rank (1-20), an High/Low indicator, and the points it is worth at the end of the game. Advanced Game: The High/Low indicator on the card also determines whether the card is collected at the end of the trick by the highest or lowest card played in the trick. So there are two winners (or losers in the case of a pile of negative cards) in each trick. Contents: 63 cards Rule Book Deluxe Edition includes: 1 Coloring Book 16 DDLM Stickers
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Questions and answers
Día de los Muertos supports 3–6 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 Día de los Muertos is 10–15 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 Día de los Muertos 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.
Día de los Muertos belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Trick-taking. 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 Día de los Muertos are: Steve Ellis (II), Frank Branham, and Sandi West. 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 Día de los Muertos 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.