
- BGG rank
- BGG #321
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Nippon: Zaibatsu
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2026

2014
Rules assistance for Reis de Portugal
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Reis de Portugal is a board game released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Paulo Soledade and Nuno Bizarro Sentieiro and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Trick-taking.
Reis de Portugal is a card game about Portuguese kings and queens. Each game is played over three rounds. In each round, one dynasty plays as the trump. Trump cards can win against other dynasty cards, but they give zero victory points. At the end of each round, players get points by gathering cards from different dynasties. Dynasties award different amounts of points depending on the round being played. There are also some special cards that give extra points or even others that allow different effects during play. Each card has a Bonus that can be triggered by the player initiating the trick, adding more strategy and density to the game.
Reis de Portugal 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 Reis de Portugal is 30 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 Reis de Portugal for ages 7 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.
Reis de Portugal 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.
Reis de Portugal belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Trick-taking. 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 Reis de Portugal are: Paulo Soledade and Nuno Bizarro Sentieiro. 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 Reis de Portugal 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.