
- BGG rank
- BGG #6
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Dune: Imperium
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2020

2022
Rules assistance for Las Mañas del Poder
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Las Mañas del Poder is a board game released in 2022 for 3–6 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. Its main mechanics are Take That.
A game based in the Mexican politics where you will play as a political candidate at election time. You will use money, a resource of money, but above all, you will cheat. First you roll a die in order to get 1 of 3 cards available. You can use those cards in order to get another cards or to eliminate your candidate opponents. All the time you can cheat, that's a rule from the game
Las Mañas del Poder 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 Las Mañas del Poder is 20–40 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 Las Mañas del Poder for ages 16 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.
Las Mañas del Poder has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Las Mañas del Poder belongs to these categories: Political. Its main mechanics are Take That. 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 catalogue lists Las Mañas del Poder 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.