Fiasco

Published 2003

Fiasco describes itself as a recently discovered card game thought to date from the Italian Renaissance of the late-1450s. Fiasco distinctively incorporates six suits representing symbols of power and wealth and features the legendary character Fiasco. A game for advanced card players, Fiasco is easy to learn but a challenge to master. First, select your favorite suit. Choose from horses, swords, mandolins, roses, books or treasure chests. Now do your best to collect them all. Play high cards to win the pot and accumulate points. But here’s the twist: Playing high cards also gives your opponents the opportunity to hit you with Fiasco penalty cards. Avoid the danger by laying low, but lose the chance to win your points.

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Mechanics

Trick-taking

Categories

Card Game Renaissance

Designers

David Pubrat

Publishers

Fiasco Games Company
Fiasco

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
15 min
Weight
Light — 1.2/5
Year
2003
BGG Rating
6.94
BGG Rank
#9300
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Fiasco supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of Fiasco takes about 15 minutes.
Fiasco has a complexity rating of 1.20/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Fiasco is 12+.
Fiasco has a rating of 6.94/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 205 ratings. It is ranked #9300 overall.
Fiasco was designed by David Pubrat. It was published in 2003.