- BGG rank
- BGG #224
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Modern Art
- 3–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 1992
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,357
- BGG rating
- 5.3
Figaro
2006
Rules assistance for Figaro
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
Rules assistant for Figaro
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Figaro is a board game released in 2006 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia.
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About the game
Figaro is a card game where players are trying to earn the shortest road. Each turn, a player plays a card down in front of another player or in front of themselves. The goal is to get the least amount of cards in a round. The player with the most cards in front of them receives the longest road piece, the player with the second most cards in front of them receives the second longest road piece, and so forth. After three rounds, players add up their road pieces and the player with the shortest road wins. The game is set in the world of Viva il Re! / King Me!, but with totally different mechanics and one rule in common.
Editions
- FigaroenDV Games, Mayfair Games
- FigarodeABACUSSPIELE, DV Games2006
- FigarofrTilsit2006
- FigaroitDV Games
Questions and answers
Figaro supports 3–6 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 Figaro 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 Figaro 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.
Figaro has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Figaro belongs to these categories: Card Game. 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 Figaro and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Figaro are: Reiner Knizia. 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 Figaro 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.