
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,384
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Remolacha
- 4–16 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2022

2024
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Patas Arriba is a board game released in 2024 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Alberto Sánchez Venegas and its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition and Speed Matching.
Welcome to Patas Arriba, where the pond is total chaos, and nothing is in its place! In this quacky, fast-paced game of reflexes, you'll throw cards to knock down rival ducks while defending yourself from flying flip-flops, axes, and anything else that comes your way. Duck Up and cover—no one is safe! The game ends when a duck has been knocked down five times, but the real champion is the one whose duck has avoided the card storm the best. Are you ready to Duck Up into this pond and emerge as the last duck standing? - description from designer ¡Bienvenido a Patas Arriba, donde la charca es un caos total y nada está en su lugar! En este juego de velocidad y reflejos, lanzarás cartas para derribar a los patos rivales mientras te defiendes de chanclas, hachas voladoras y cualquier cosa que venga. ¡Nadie está a salvo! La partida termina cuando un pato ha sido derribado cinco veces, pero el verdadero campeón será aquel cuyo pato haya soportado mejor la tormenta de cartas. ¿Estás listo para sumergirte en esta alocada charca y salir como el último pato en pie? - description from designer (spanish)
Patas Arriba supports 2–6 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 Patas Arriba 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 Patas Arriba 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.
Patas Arriba has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Patas Arriba belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition and Speed Matching. 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 Patas Arriba are: Alberto Sánchez Venegas. 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 Patas Arriba 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.