
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,072
- BGG rating
- 7.3
FlipToons
- 1–4 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2025

2023
Rules assistance for Fibonachos
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Fibonachos is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 20–35 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Jordy Adan and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Score-and-Reset Game, and Trick-taking.
Fibonachos is a card game that combines Mexican cuisine, the intriguing world of math, and engaging trick-taking gameplay to make something incredibly unique. The deck consists of 51 cards, 17 each in three suits, and at the start of a round, deal the deck out as evenly as possible. Shuffle the separate "spicy" deck, then reveal the top card. The lead player for the trick plays a card, then everyone else must follow suit, if possible. If two "fibonacho" cards are played in a trick — that is, cards numbered 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, or 13 — then the fibonacho cards become trump. After everyone has played a card, if trump was activated, then whoever played the highest fibonacho claims the revealed spicy card; otherwise, whoever played the highest card on suit claims it. The winner reveals the next spicy card, then leads to the next trick. Once all the tricks have been played, count your spicy points to determine your score for the round — and if your total equals a Fibonacci number (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21), then you score the next Fibonacci number instead of your actual total. If you manage to collect no spicy cards, then you score 34 points! Whoever has the most points after three rounds wins.
Fibonachos 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 Fibonachos is 20–35 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 Fibonachos 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.
Fibonachos 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.
Fibonachos belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Score-and-Reset Game, and Trick-taking. 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 Fibonachos are: Jordy Adan. 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 Fibonachos 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.