
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,423
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
- 2–8 players
- 10–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018

2022
Rules assistance for Taco Puck Maple Syrup Canoe
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Taco Puck Maple Syrup Canoe is a board game released in 2022 for 2–8 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Dave Campbell (II) and its main mechanics are Real-Time and Pattern Recognition.
Are you ready for a terrific time shouting Canada's symbolic words eh?! This is the Canadian themed edition of our wildly popular hand-slapping party game, TACO CAT GOAT CHEESE PIZZA. The entire deck is split between 2-8 players, who then place their individual stack of cards face-down in front of them. Each person takes a turn flipping a card face-up on a pile in the middle while saying the words “Taco,” “Puck,” “Maple,” “Syrup,” “Canoe” — in that order. If the card in the middle matches the word being spoken, the players race to slap their hands down on top of all the cards. Whoever is last must add the entire stack to their own set of cards. The winner is the person who gets rid of all their cards first. For extra fun, the special Bear, Beaver and Moose actions cards force players to make growling, table slapping and antler hand gestures before racing to slap the deck! Hold on to your tuques, because you are about to have a blast!
Taco Puck Maple Syrup Canoe supports 2–8 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 Taco Puck Maple Syrup Canoe 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 Taco Puck Maple Syrup Canoe for ages 8 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.
Taco Puck Maple Syrup Canoe 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.
Taco Puck Maple Syrup Canoe belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Real-Time and Pattern Recognition. 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 Taco Puck Maple Syrup Canoe are: Dave Campbell (II). 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 Taco Puck Maple Syrup Canoe 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.