
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,825
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Squillo: Marchettari Sprovveduti
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2014

2012
Rules assistance for Squillo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Squillo is a board game released in 2012 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Immanuel Casto and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
From the publisher: Squillo is a new card game with spirit and extreme fun! Each player has a role (the pimp) managing each and every point his girls, divided between escort, street hookers and young hopefuls, each with her own peculiarities, parcel and final proceeds in the event of a knockout, and... subsequent sale of organs. The game consists of 99 cards, includes events (situations and accidents) and power-ups (health points and improvements). The goal is to defeat the opponent "pimp", maneuvering his call girls with the limits and abilities dictated by the board. There are two levels to play Squillo. The standard level for players getting started, and the advanced level designed for more experienced players who want to add a strategic element to the fun.
Squillo 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 Squillo 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 Squillo for ages 18 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.
Squillo has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Squillo belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Mature / Adult. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Squillo are: Immanuel Casto. 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 Squillo 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.