# Bandido

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #2511
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 10-15 min
- **Weight**: 1.13 / 5
- **Designers**: Martin Nedergaard Andersen
- **Artists**: Lucas Guidetti Perez, Odile Sageat
- **Publishers**: Helvetiq, Buró, Dal Negro, Fractal Juegos, Gap Times, Gen-X Games (GenX), HRAS, IUVI Games, Mandoo Games, MIPL, Pakufuda Store, PaperGames (III), Playhouse Ltd, Reflexshop, Siam Board Games, Tucker's Fun Factory B.V., YaoPlay, 游隙时光
- **Categories**: Card Game, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Network and Route Building, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Bandido is a compact cooperative puzzle that will test your teamwork skills to prevent an escape. Perfect for those looking for a quick and fun challenge!Engaging cooperative playEasy to learn rulesQuick and dynamic gamesGreat for familiesChallenging solo modeCan be frustrating with bad drawsRepetitive after many playsRelies on group communicationRECOMMENDED

## Description
Hey everyone! Get ready for a race against time in Bandido, a super clever cooperative game where you need to stop a cunning prisoner from escaping. The story is simple: a bandit is digging underground tunnels from his minimum-security cell, and your mission is to close all exits before he can get away. Sounds easy? Not quite! You'll work together, using cards to build the tunnel labyrinth, but each card can be a double-edged sword, either opening new paths for the fugitive or helping to seal his fate in prison. It's a game that demands observation, strategy, and lots of communication, because one wrong move from a player can compromise the whole team's plan. Bandido is perfect for the whole family, with easy-to-learn rules and quick games that leave you wanting more. And the best part? You can play it solo too, turning the challenge into a personal puzzle! If you enjoy a good cooperative challenge, with the pressure of limited time and the excitement of closing routes, Bandido is the perfect choice. Oh, and if you like it, you can combine it with the sequel, Bandida, for even more fun!

## How to Play
Game Objective
In Bandido, a prisoner is trying to escape from his cell through a network of tunnels. You and your team, working together, must use your cards to close all exits and prevent the prisoner's escape. The challenge is that your own cards might, unintentionally, end up helping the prisoner escape by creating more tunnels.
The victory condition is to successfully isolate all tunnels. If a tunnel remains open after all cards have been played, the prisoner escapes and everyone loses.

Preparation (Setup)

    Find the starting card (with the prisoner in the cell) and place it in the center of a large table. Choose the easy or normal side of this card, depending on the desired difficulty level (5 or 6 exits, respectively).
    Shuffle the remaining cards and place them face down, forming a draw pile.
    Each player draws 3 cards to form their starting hand.


Game Flow
The game progresses in turns, starting with the youngest player. On their turn, the player must perform the following actions:

    Play a card: The player chooses one of their cards from their hand and plays it on the table.
    Draw a card: After playing their card, the player draws a new card from the draw pile.

Players continue playing clockwise until one of the end-game conditions is met.

Actions and How to Play
Playing a Card
On your turn, you must play one of the cards from your hand. The chosen card must connect to one or more cards already placed on the table. It is crucial that the card fits perfectly with the others, continuing all existing tunnels.
Drawing a Card
After playing your card, you must draw a new card from the draw pile to replenish your hand.
Unable to Play a Card
If you cannot play any card from your hand according to the connection rules, you have a special option: you can place all cards from your hand at the bottom of the draw pile and then draw three new cards from the draw pile.
Teamwork
Players must work together. It is allowed to talk to each other, but there is an important restriction: players cannot reveal their cards or talk openly about them (for example, "I have a card with three exits").

End of Game and Scoring
The game ends when one of the following conditions is met:

    Victory: If you manage to isolate all tunnels, the team wins the game.
    Defeat: If the draw pile is exhausted and a tunnel remains open, the prisoner escapes and everyone loses.

There is no individual scoring system; victory or defeat is shared by the entire team.

Tips for Winning

    Connect with Care: Be careful not to place a card in a way that makes it impossible to isolate a tunnel. Think about future moves and the possibilities of closing tunnels.
    Strategic Communication: Although you cannot reveal your cards, use the allowed communication to discuss the general strategy and the tunnels that need to be closed.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Bandido?
Bandido can be played by 1 to 4 people. It's super flexible, great for playing solo, with a partner, or with a group!

### What is the average game time for Bandido?
Games are quite quick, usually between 10 and 15 minutes. Perfect for a fast session or multiple rounds in a row.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is simple: work as a team to close all tunnel exits, preventing the bandit from escaping. If a tunnel remains open, he escapes, and you lose!

### Is Bandido a complex game?
No, it's considered a low-complexity game (BGG weight of 1.1294). The rules are very intuitive, making it accessible for beginners and children.

### What are the main components of the game?
The game is primarily composed of tunnel cards. It's a 'pocket game', so it's very compact and easy to carry.

### Who is Bandido recommended for?
It's highly recommended for families, groups of friends looking for a light cooperative game, and for those who enjoy solo puzzle games. Ideal for anyone who likes a quick logic and observation challenge.

### Can I combine Bandido with other games?
Yes! It can be combined with its sequel, Bandida, to expand the experience and add new challenges.

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