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Rio
1981
Rules assistance for Rio
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Rio
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Rio is a board game released in 1981 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Bernd Stäger and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Warum Immer Ich (Why Always Me - roughly translated) / Rio is a light game for 2 to 6 players. The game consists of a small cylindrical box with 6 numbered holes in the lid; 40 pegs; 1 die and rules. The 40 pegs are divided evenly among the players, The first player rolls the die and places a peg in the numbered hole that matches the number on the die (if you roll a 4, you place a peg in the corresponding hole) - with the goal being to get rid of all your pegs first. Holes numbered 1 through 5 are only about 1/4 inch deep, and the pegs stand up in them. The number 6 hole goes all the way through the lid so that any peg placed in it falls into the box and is out of play. The player may roll and place a peg for each roll as many times as they wish until rolling a number that is already filled by a peg. If you roll the number of a hole that is occupied, you must take that peg up into your hand, and your turn ends. The game proceeds with players taking turns clockwise and ends when one player has run out of pegs.
Editions
- Warum Immer Ich?enBartl
- Super RiodeInterplay (Board Game Related)1982
- RiodeOtto Maier Verlag1981
- RioOtto Maier Verlag1981
- RiofrCarlit
- Das Scheiß SpieldeOstfrieslandshop
- Super SixdePiatnik
- Super SixdePiatnik
- Super SixdePiatnik
- Super PaulideSuper-Pauli
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Carlit
- Piatnik
- Otto Maier Verlag
- Bartl
- Interplay (Board Game Related)
- Super-Pauli
- Mespi
- [touch]
- Ostfrieslandshop
Questions and answers
Rio 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 Rio is 15 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 Rio 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.
Rio 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.
Rio belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 Rio are: Bernd Stäger. 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 Rio 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.