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La Caza de la Calabaza
2019
Rules assistance for La Caza de la Calabaza
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- 2–3 players
- 15–25 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for La Caza de la Calabaza
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La Caza de la Calabaza is a board game released in 2019 for 2–3 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Sergio Herrera Jiménez and its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
The mad scientist Dr. Tomatenstein has been kidnapping and experimenting with lots of obakameshi (living foods) till he turned them into various new kind of pumpkins! But in the process some evolving fails became monsters!! This is an adventure game where a group of obakameshi enters Tomatenstein plantation to compile the new experimental pumpkins and expose to the world the evil plans from the Doctor! The players must select between 5 main characters (onion, pepper, lemon, carrot and apple) and after choosen who will play first, this one turns the first card from the play deck. If the card is an experimental pumpkin or an item, the player can put on his/her side of the table (maximum 8 cards for each player), but there can appears obakameshi monsters, some events cards, and of course the crazy Dr. Tomatenstein! The goal of the game is to complete a pumpkin set collection (total of 5 experimental pumpkins). The first one to complete, wins the game. A new game from the creator of "Fast Food Battle!", Sergio Herrera. —description from the designer
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Questions and answers
La Caza de la Calabaza supports 2–3 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 La Caza de la Calabaza is 15–25 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 La Caza de la Calabaza for ages 6 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.
La Caza de la Calabaza has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
La Caza de la Calabaza belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Open Drafting. 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 La Caza de la Calabaza are: Sergio Herrera Jiménez. 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 La Caza de la Calabaza 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.