
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,813
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Piratas!
- 2–6 players
- 10–15 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2015

2023
Rules assistance for Pescado Novo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Pescado Novo is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Renato Simões and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Team-Based Game.
Pescado Novo is a fishing game based on the classic card game Scopa di Quindici. It has a special set of cards that are randomly added to the deck and provide special effects, such as: - Immediatly taking one card from the table. - A -1 card - An 11 etc The game can be played from 2 to 4 players. In 4 players match the game is played in teams.
Pescado Novo 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 Pescado Novo is 20–40 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 Pescado Novo 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.
Pescado Novo has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Pescado Novo belongs to these categories: Card Game and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Team-Based Game. 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 Pescado Novo are: Renato Simões. 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 Pescado Novo 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.