- BGG rank
- BGG #15,917
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Reyes de la rosca
2025
Rules assistance for Reyes de la rosca
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 10–30 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Reyes de la rosca is a board game released in 2025 for 2–6 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Alan Kowstar and Diana Salmerón and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
About the game
A game full of fun and tradition. In Mexico there's a tradition on the 6th of January, a gathering of family and friends where you have to split the bread and hope not to find the baby Jesus figurine. Gather your friends for slicing la rosca in this set collection game. Take cards, apply effects and gift cards to others and win by being the one with less baby Jesus cards.
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Reyes de la rosca 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 Reyes de la rosca is 10–30 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 Reyes de la rosca for ages 5 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.
Reyes de la rosca has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Reyes de la rosca belongs to these categories: Party Game, Dice, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection. 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 Reyes de la rosca are: Alan Kowstar and Diana Salmerón. 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 Reyes de la rosca 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.