
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,906
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Sea of Clouds
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2016

2021
Rules assistance for Tucano
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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Tucano is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Théo Rivière and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
Bananas, papayas, pineapples ... The rainforest is full of juicy and delicious fruits just waiting for you. But be careful: at the end of the game, some fruits may turn out to be spoiled ... Harvest the best fruits wisely to avoid the bad ones, and use your Toucan cards to protect your stash ... or steal fruit from your opponents! Making a move is simple: choose one of three piles of cards, then place a new card on top of each pile. It's up to you to make the best tactical decisions to secure victory and leave the spoiled fruit to your opponents. A colourful and clever strategy game with easy-to-understand rules for children and adults! —description from the publisher
Tucano supports 2–4 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 Tucano 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 Tucano 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.
Tucano has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Tucano belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting. 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 Tucano are: Théo Rivière. 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 Tucano 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.