LeCardo

Published 1998

LeCardo is an exciting game that tests players' skill in adding words together to form compounds. But that's not all: like all the best strategy games, players need to think several moves ahead in order both to maximize their scores and to frustrate their opponents. Each player starts with a hand of seven cards, all with different words on. You play a card which is placed next to cards in play to create compound words or phrases - as read down, or left to right. The scores are the sum of the two cards - or more cards if in play. You then draw a replacement card, keeping seven in hand. The game ends when one player has played out their hand, or no player can play. All remaining cards in hand are then deducted from the scores.

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Mechanics

Partnerships Team-Based Game Tile Placement

Categories

Card Game Educational Word Game

Designers

Leo Marshall

Publishers

(Self-Published)
LeCardo

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
20 min
Weight
Light — 1.4/5
Year
1998
BGG Rating
5.79
BGG Rank
#23024
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

LeCardo supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of LeCardo takes about 20 minutes.
LeCardo has a complexity rating of 1.40/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for LeCardo is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
LeCardo has a rating of 5.79/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 77 ratings. It is ranked #23024 overall.
LeCardo was designed by Leo Marshall. It was published in 1998.