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Dobro
2022
Rules assistance for Dobro
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 15–20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Dobro
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Dobro is a board game released in 2022 for 2–6 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Fel Barros, Lucas Castanho, and Pedro Vinicius and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Ladder Climbing.
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About the game
Dobro is a fast climbing game in which you have three options on your turn: Play a card higher than the value in play; Play two identical cards, doubling their value; or Play a card with the same value in play to double it! If you can't play any card, that's bad! Put all cards in play into your score pile, then start a new climbing. When a player plays the last card in their hand, the round ends and players receive points based on the cards in their score pile. The fewer cards you have, the more points you get! Take advantage of the special cards, using them at the right time in order to change the direction of play, skip your turn, or even play any number to avoid getting cards. At the end of three rounds, the player with the highest score wins!
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Publishers
- Hobby World
- Buró
- Grok Games
- MS Edizioni
- Igiari
- Dexker Games
- frechverlag
Questions and answers
Dobro 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 Dobro is 15–20 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 Dobro 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.
Dobro 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.
Dobro belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Ladder Climbing. 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 Dobro are: Fel Barros, Lucas Castanho, and Pedro Vinicius. 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 Dobro 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.