
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,772
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Focus
- 2 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2023

2018
Rules assistance for Red Panda
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Red Panda is a board game released in 2018 for 2–6 players, 5–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Romaric Galonnier.
Pandas have been polishing their own Shaolin techniques for centuries, propelling them to the top of the food chain. No longer the favorite prey of other mountain animals, they ended up bored to death and every year the best fighters would gather around the main temple for a martial arts tournament where they present their most impressive katas in front of a ruthless jury. To win Red Panda, get rid of all your cards or be the last player standing!
Red Panda 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 Red Panda is 5–20 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 Red Panda 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.
Red Panda 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.
Red Panda belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Party Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Red Panda and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Red Panda are: Romaric Galonnier. 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 Red Panda 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.