- BGG rank
- BGG #12,299
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Salty
2022
Rules assistance for Salty
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Salty
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Salty is a board game released in 2022 for 3–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by LEO (レオ) and its main mechanics are Trick-taking.
About the game
Get the "just right" number of seasonings that go well with your chosen dish. However, the salinity (number) that can win tricks will change, so be careful! Game overview Salty is a trick taking game where each player must follow the seasoning card played by the previous player. After looking at the seasoning (suit) majority of the cards, the card with the closest salt content (rank) to the number of salt cubes left on the seasoning rack wins the trick. If there are multiple similar ranks, the one with the smaller number wins. If the rank is the same, judge by the salt concentration (strength) of the seasoning. Strength in order of salt > sauce > ketchup > mayonnaise. Example) When the salt cube is "4". The closest salinity card is "4", but if there is no card, "3.5" is the strongest, followed by "4.5". If there are two "3.5" cards, "salt" and "ketchup", the player who put out the "salt" card in the salt concentration wins. The round ends when all cards are gone. Refer to your cooking card (expected number of acquisitions) and acquired cubes (number and color) to calculate your score. If you can get the perfect number for your chosen dish, you will get a high score! Be careful not to take too much salt! Too much seasoning is a negative point...! Play as many rounds as you can and the player with the highest score wins.
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Designers
Publishers
- Calamity Games
- VicVillage (ヴィックヴィレッジ)
Questions and answers
Salty supports 3–4 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 Salty is 20–30 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 Salty for ages 10 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.
Salty has a complexity rating of 2.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Salty belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are 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 Salty are: LEO (レオ). 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 Salty 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.