- BGG rank
- BGG #21,547
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Palio
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2008
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,751
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Pamplona: Viva San Fermín!
2011
Rules assistance for Pamplona: Viva San Fermín!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.6/5
Rules assistant for Pamplona: Viva San Fermín!
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Pamplona: Viva San Fermín! is a board game released in 2011 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Massimo Pesce and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
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About the game
Pamplona attracts over 1 million visitors each year in July for its nine-day San Fermín festival, originated in the 14th century. The daily Running of the Bulls, so dear to Hemingway, is its highest profile event. With is simple yet refined mechanics, Pamplona - Viva San Fermín! Faithfully reproduces the run in all its aspects: bravery, euphoria, adrenaline, but also tactics and management. Players must run all of the 4 sectors of the race, escaping from the opponents’ bulls and steers, while trying to gore or trample the opponents using their own. Pamplona - Viva San Fermín! is not a common race. The winner is not necessarily the first runner to cross the finishing line, but the one show shows the most courage.
Designers
Publishers
- Ghenos Games
- HomoLudicus
- Tartan Grizzly Productions
Questions and answers
Pamplona: Viva San Fermín! 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 Pamplona: Viva San Fermín! is 45 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 Pamplona: Viva San Fermín! 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.
Pamplona: Viva San Fermín! has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Pamplona: Viva San Fermín! belongs to these categories: Animals and Racing. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and 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 credited designers of Pamplona: Viva San Fermín! are: Massimo Pesce. 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 Pamplona: Viva San Fermín! 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.