
- BGG rank
- BGG #2
- BGG rating
- 8.5
- BGG Hotness · #15
Ark Nova
- 1–4 players
- 90–150 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2021

2025
Rules assistance for Ernesto Capybara
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Ernesto Capybara is a board game released in 2025 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Viktor Zaichenko.
Ernesto Capybara is a quick, chaotic card game for 2–6 players about capybaras who dream of revolution — but would rather nap through it. It mixes take-that mechanics with light strategy and timing. Play cards to pass stress, stir unrest, and push others closer to burnout. When the Revolution finally breaks out, the calmest capybara wins. Simple rules, expressive art, and plenty of passive-aggressive humor make it a perfect filler for players who enjoy a bit of friendly sabotage.
Ernesto Capybara 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 Ernesto Capybara is 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 Ernesto Capybara 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.
Ernesto Capybara has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Ernesto Capybara belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Ernesto Capybara and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Ernesto Capybara are: Viktor Zaichenko. 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 Ernesto Capybara 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.