
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,601
- BGG rating
- 7.4
La Cuenta
- 3–8 players
- 5–15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2025

2022
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Donde las papas queman is a board game released in 2022 for 2–6 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Carlos Gallardo Th and Jorge Gallardo and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
It is an entertaining card game for the whole family. But be careful not to upset another player! He will have many ways to get revenge. Play different potatoes to attack and defend against other players while earning golden potatoes to take victory. 2 to 6 players can play, and whoever gets the necessary amount of golden potatoes wins! On your turn you can play as many action cards as you want, unless you play an alarm card which ends your turn automatically. On your turn you can exchange three potato cards of the same value to win a golden potato. At the end of your turn, you draw a card. Es un entretenido juego de cartas para toda la familia. ¡Pero ten cuidado de no enfadar a otro jugador! Tendrá muchas formas de vengarse. Juega diferentes papas para atacar y defenderte de otros jugadores mientras ganas papas doradas para llevarte la victoria. Pueden jugar de 2 a 6 jugadores, ¡y quien consiga la cantidad necesaria de papas de oro gana! En tu turno puedes jugar todas las cartas de acción que quieras, a menos que juegues una carta de alarma que finalizan tu turno automaticamente. En tu turno puedes puedes cambiar tres cartas de papa del mismo valor para ganar una papa de oro. Al terminar tu turno, robas una carta.
Donde las papas queman 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 Donde las papas queman is 15–30 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 Donde las papas queman 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.
Donde las papas queman 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.
Donde las papas queman belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection. 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 Donde las papas queman are: Carlos Gallardo Th and Jorge Gallardo. 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 Donde las papas queman 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.