- BGG rank
- BGG #11,846
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Ring-O Flamingo
2009
Rules assistance for Ring-O Flamingo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Ring-O Flamingo
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Ring-O Flamingo is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Haim Shafir, Yoav Ziv, and Yakov Kaufman and its main mechanics are Real-Time and Flicking.
About the game
Flamingo overboard! Fling your lifesavers as fast as you can to ring them around the flamingos. But be careful where you fling or you'll be up to your neck in alligators! Ring up the most points and win this game of far-out flamingo fun!
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Ravensburger AG
- Gamewright
Questions and answers
Ring-O Flamingo 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 Ring-O Flamingo is 10 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 Ring-O Flamingo for ages 6 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.
Ring-O Flamingo has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Ring-O Flamingo belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Real-Time and Flicking. 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 Ring-O Flamingo are: Haim Shafir, Yoav Ziv, and Yakov Kaufman. 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 Ring-O Flamingo 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.