
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,615
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Spice Navigator
- 2–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 1999

1988
Rules assistance for Le Loto Des Odeurs
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Le Loto Des Odeurs is a board game released in 1988 for 1–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Véronique Debroise and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
This is a game that uses the sense of smell. Contents include 5 individual player boards and 30 small vials of various scents. Each player receives one or two player boards. Players takes turns with each scented vial trying to successfully recognize the scent, and place it on their game board if a match is found. The winner is the first to correctly fill his board(s).
Le Loto Des Odeurs supports 1–5 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 Le Loto Des Odeurs is 15 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 Le Loto Des Odeurs for ages 5 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.
Le Loto Des Odeurs 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.
Le Loto Des Odeurs belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Party Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Le Loto Des Odeurs are: Véronique Debroise. 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 Le Loto Des Odeurs 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.