
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,921
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Bermuda Pirates
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2019

2010
Rules assistance for Nino Delfino
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Nino Delfino is a board game released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. Its main mechanics are Modular Board and Pick-up and Deliver.
"After a lovely day at the beach the seals are taking their beach balls home happily. But Nino the cheeky dolphin isn't done playing. With one bold leap, he always shoots from the water and snags the balls away from the seals. Where he will pop out again? Only those seals who predict his clever moves can escape Nino. Whoever brings home two of their balls first is the winner! Who will find the best route to take?" (Description from publisher, translated from German) "Nach einem wunderschönen Tag am Meer tragen die Robben ihre Bälle vergnügt nach Hause. Doch der freche Delfin Nino findet kein Ende. Mit einem gewagten Sprung schießt er immer wieder aus dem Wasser und stibitzt dreist die Bälle der Robben. Alle fiebern mit: Wo wird er wieder herausspringen? Nur wer seine Robben clever zieht, kann Nino entwischen. Wer als Erster zwei Bälle nach Hause gebracht hat, gewinnt das spritzige Spiel! Wer meistert den Weg am besten?" (Description from publisher, in original German) This is a game for children, with seals going around a circular board, trying to take their metal-marble-balls back home (the destination). However, a dolphin stands poised in the center to leap out in a random direction and knock the seals' marbles away. The goal is to avoid the dolphin and get the marble-balls back to the seals' home.
Nino Delfino 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 Nino Delfino 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 Nino Delfino for ages 4 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.
Nino Delfino 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.
Nino Delfino belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Modular Board and Pick-up and Deliver. 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 Nino Delfino 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.