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Migo
2024
Rules assistance for Migo
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- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Migo
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Migo is a board game released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Bruno Faidutti and its main mechanics are Open Drafting.
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About the game
As a Migo, also known as a Yeti by some, you love to decorate your cave with goodies taken from the mountain explorers that you eat — and thankfully no matter how many you eat, that supply doesn't stop! Each round in a game of Migo, the player with the most points wins a flag, and whoever collects two flags first wins. In the first round, shuffle the 25 double-sided cards, then lay them out in four or five columns depending on the player count. On a turn, draft a card from the end of a column and add it to your collection. Each card depicts one or more symbols — ropes, crampons, etc. — while also showing what's on the back. If you draft a sherpa, discard it immediately, then optionally flip over one of your cards. If you draft a mountain climber carrying vodka, on a future turn you can empty the vodka to take another turn immediately. Once all the cards have been drafted, tally your score. Wool hats are worth 2 points each, empty vodka bottles are -3 points, and for each other symbol score 1 point per symbol, with a 4-point bonus for whoever has the most ropes, the most crampons, etc. Ahead of the second round, flip half of the cards to their other side, shuffle the deck, lay out the cards in an inverted pyramid, then draft and score as described previously. For the third round, lay out the cards in three inverted pyramids. If a fourth round is necessary, choose one of the previous card arrangements or create your own.
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Publishers
- Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
- Don't Panic Games
- Nice Game Publishing
- Ghost Dog
Questions and answers
Migo supports 2–4 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 Migo is 20 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 Migo 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.
Migo 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.
Migo belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are 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 Migo are: Bruno Faidutti. 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 Migo 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.