- BGG rank
- BGG #11,897
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Fado: Duetos e Desgarradas
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,196
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Douro 1872
2018
Rules assistance for Douro 1872
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- 2–5 players
- 15–25 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Douro 1872
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Douro 1872 is a board game released in 2018 for 2–5 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Ricardo Jorge Gomes and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
The chaos is installed at the mouth of the Douro, there is no space on the wharf to dock more ships. In these days, ships from around the world arrive at the Douro River to load the annual Porto wine orders. However, phylloxera decimated the vines, and this year's production is scarce. The Douro Valley is dressed in black and the big companies do not have enough production for such an order. Ships await loading for days and weeks. Desperate for barrels full of wine, the great companies send up the Douro River their Rabelo boats. They expect small wine producers to make available the aging reserves in their cellars. To save the year 1872, it will take the bravery and generosity of all who live on the edge of this beautiful treasure called the Douro! —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Douro 1872 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 Douro 1872 is 15–25 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 Douro 1872 for ages 7 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.
Douro 1872 has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Douro 1872 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Number, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Douro 1872 are: Ricardo Jorge Gomes. 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 Douro 1872 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.