- BGG rank
- BGG #110
- BGG rating
- 7.8
SCOUT
- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,703
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Flamenco
2025
Rules assistance for Flamenco
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- 2–5 players
- 15–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Flamenco
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Flamenco is a board game released in 2025 for 2–5 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Nutgoo.Lee and its main mechanics are Ladder Climbing.
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About the game
Flamenco is a passionate dance performed in theaters in the Seville region of Spain. This game is a “climbing game” in which players must play higher cards while maintaining the state set by the previous player. As in traditional climbing games, a player must play the same number of cards with a higher value in order to beat the previous play. However, a stylish step allows a single card to be split into two. An even-numbered card can be beaten by two cards whose combined value equals half of that card. If two even-numbered cards are played, they may be beaten with four cards; if three even-numbered cards are played, they may be beaten with six cards. The highest number is 7, and under normal circumstances it cannot be beaten. However, the dazzling step of playing 1 and 2 together can defeat it. This combination, called the “Ultimate Praise,” cannot be beaten by any other play. Players score points according to the order in which they empty their hands. After the designated number of rounds has been completed, the player with the most points wins.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- BoardM Factory
- (Self-Published)
Questions and answers
Flamenco 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 Flamenco is 15–30 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 Flamenco 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.
Flamenco 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.
Flamenco belongs to these categories: Card Game and Economic. Its main mechanics are Ladder Climbing. 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 Flamenco are: Nutgoo.Lee. 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 Flamenco 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.