
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,390
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Dodos Riding Dinos
- 1–8 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2021

2024
Rules assistance for Dodos Riding Dinos: Dodo Dash
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Dodos Riding Dinos: Dodo Dash is a board game released in 2024 for 1–6 players, 20–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by William Burgos and Pepe Macba and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Race.
A standalone game with more Dodos Riding Dinos characters and tracks that integrates with the original game. This expansion features a new way to interact with your Dodo as a projectile. In this racing-dexterity game, players throw projectiles to impede the other players from reaching the finish line first. Flick eggs, throw bananas, drop meteorites and more! During the scheming phase, all players choose a card from their hand and play it facedown. Aggressive cards (red) are stronger than normal cards (blue) but if too many players choose an Aggressive card, their effects will be cancelled. In the running phase, players resolve their cards in turn order. Advancing towards the finish line and resolving effects. Reaction cards (green) can be played to react in between turns. At the end of the round, the player in the lead advances 1 hex while the rest draw 1 card. Make sure to keep cards in your hand, otherwise you will have to go back. Projectiles is the surest way to damage your opponents or forcing their Racer to go back. Each board has a unique dynamic that will make the experience very different. —description from the publisher
Dodos Riding Dinos: Dodo Dash supports 1–6 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 Dodos Riding Dinos: Dodo Dash 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 Dodos Riding Dinos: Dodo Dash 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.
Dodos Riding Dinos: Dodo Dash has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Dodos Riding Dinos: Dodo Dash belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Race. 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 Dodos Riding Dinos: Dodo Dash are: William Burgos and Pepe Macba. 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 Dodos Riding Dinos: Dodo Dash 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.