
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,385
- BGG rating
- 6.5
The Chameleon
- 3–8 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2017

2017
Rules assistance for El portero Baldomero
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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El portero Baldomero is a board game released in 2017 for 3–8 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Rikki Tahta and its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Voting.
El portero Baldomero is a game of deception and deduction where one of the players will take the role of the doorman of a community, the affable Baldomero, while the rest of the players will be a group of very gossipy neighbors. Baldomero wants to know all the gossips that are spoken on the bulding. The rest of the neighbors will try to prevent the doorman from finding out everything. If the neighbors catch you snooping, you will most likely lose your job!
El portero Baldomero supports 3–8 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 El portero Baldomero 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 El portero Baldomero for ages 10 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.
El portero Baldomero has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
El portero Baldomero belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Word Game. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Voting. 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 El portero Baldomero are: Rikki Tahta. 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 El portero Baldomero 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.