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Tinco
2011
Rules assistance for Tinco
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Tinco
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Tinco is a board game released in 2011 for 3–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Gustavo Nascimento Barreto and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Set Collection.
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About the game
Tinco is a fast-paced party game from 3 to 6 players. Each player must change cards between each other to make a set of five cards of the same color. Also, each player must take a token from the center of the board. But there are not enough tokens for all the players. The last one gets without a token and loses one point. The player left with the white card at the end of the round also loses one point. All players that have a set of five cards of the same color score 1 point. The first player to reach 5 points wins.
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Questions and answers
Tinco supports 3–6 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 Tinco is 20 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 Tinco 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.
Tinco has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Tinco belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Set Collection. 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 Tinco are: Gustavo Nascimento Barreto. 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 Tinco 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.