
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,613
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Sunset Over Water
- 1–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2018

2021
Rules assistance for Patios
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Patios is a board game released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jesús Torres Castro and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Pieces as Map, and Turn Order: Role Order.
Join the Patios festival in Córdoba on May! With the help of gardeners and neighbors, you will create the most wonderful place with flowers and beautiful balconies. Use your traditional canes with water and be careful with the Sun because it can dry your flower pots. During three rounds, you will ask for help to different characters to get flower cards with to build your patio around your starting well card. Be careful, because maybe this character you want to use will give cards to another person, too. When the visitors arrive to the first position of the character row, the round is finished and you must show your patio. If you managed to get many flowers of the same color, you will score many points. Who will win the Patios conquest this year? The PATIOS festival in Córdoba (Andalucía, Spain) is a UNESCO Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Participa de la fiesta de los Patios de Córdoba en mayo ayudándote de jardineros, cañas y toldos; crea el patio más hermoso con sus flores y balcones, evitando que el sol seque tus preciosas macetas. ¿Quién obtendrá la victoria del concurso de Patios este año? La fiesta de los Patios en Córdoba (Andalucía) es Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad de la UNESCO.
Patios supports 2–5 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 Patios 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 Patios for ages 10 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.
Patios has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Patios belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Pieces as Map, and Turn Order: Role Order. 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 Patios are: Jesús Torres Castro. 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 Patios 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.