# BugÔ ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2025 - **BGG Rating**: 7.4 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 3-8 - **Duration**: 15-20 min - **Weight**: 1.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Otaviano Barneschi Filho - **Artists**: Dandi - **Publishers**: Bucaneiros Jogos - **Categories**: Card Game, Party Game - **Mechanics**: Predictive Bid, Score-and-Reset Game, Take That, Trick-taking, Turn Order: Progressive ## Verdict If you enjoy quick, laugh‑filled card games with a Brazilian twist, BugÔ will win you over.simple, fun predictionshort play timeretro comedic artlimited strategic depthcard luck factorRECOMMENDED ## Description BugÔ is a fast‑paced, humor‑filled trick‑taking game that brings Brazilian culture to the table through 1930s‑style American advertising. Designed for 3–8 players, a round lasts 15–20 minutes and the rules are easy to grasp, making it perfect for a quick party boost. The deck features cards illustrated with iconic Brazilian elements—capoeira, carnival, and more—rendered in vintage ad art, guaranteeing a smile as soon as you look at them. At the start of each round players choose between two events: Capoeira, which leans toward strategic play, or Carnival, which adds a more festive, chaotic vibe. After the event is set, everyone makes a predictive bid, guessing how many tricks they will win with their hand. This predictive‑bid mechanic creates tension because hitting your bid scores points, while missing can be costly. When tricks are played, the classic trick‑taking system runs, but with a twist: identical‑named cards cancel each other out—known as the "BUGOU!" effect—letting you sabotage opponents in an instant. The game also features a Take‑That element that lets you hinder rivals, and the turn order progresses each round, shifting who leads. Scores are recorded on a scoring pad after each hand and the game resets, keeping the flow light and dynamic. Even eliminated players stay in the game, influencing outcomes without being able to win. BugÔ blends prediction, trick‑taking, humor, and a nostalgic visual style, delivering a festive experience that appeals to both quick‑play card fans and anyone wanting a taste of Brazilian party spirit around the table. ## How to Play Game Objective Bugô is a game of tricks and prediction. The goal is to accurately predict how many tricks you will win in each round, avoiding accumulating negative points. After 5 rounds, the player with the fewest negative points wins. Setup To set up the game, follow the steps below: Shuffle the NUMBERS deck and the ROUND RULES deck separately. Place 5 Round Rule cards face down in a row, from left to right. In the first round, reveal the leftmost card. In subsequent rounds, discard the used card and reveal the next one in the row. Each player receives the number of cards defined by the Round Rule chosen by the Leader. Game Flow Each round consists of three phases: Prediction: Each player declares how many tricks they believe they will win. Contest: Players play their cards to compete for the tricks. Scoring: At the end of the round, players check if they met their predictions and record negative points. After each round, the Leader passes to the player on the left, and a new round begins. Actions and How to Play Each round follows this flow: Prediction: The Leader reveals the Round Rule, and players receive their cards according to the rule. Then, each player declares how many tricks they believe they will win. Contest: The Leader starts the first trick, and players play one card at a time, clockwise. The trick is won by the player with the highest-value card. Scoring: At the end of the round, players check if they met their predictions. Those who fail record negative points. End of Game and Scoring The game ends after 5 rounds. The player with the fewest negative points wins. In case of a tie, players compete in an Extra Round with fixed rules: Each player receives 5 cards and declares how many tricks they believe they will win. The cards are played by another player, randomly and blindly. The negative score is the difference between the prediction and the actual number of wins. If there is still a tie, the Extra Round is repeated until there is a winner. Tips to Win Pay attention to the Round Rules, as they can change the game dynamics. Try to accurately predict the number of tricks you can win, avoiding negative points. Use strategy when playing your cards, especially the Negative Cards and Superior Cards, which can cancel each other out. ## FAQ ### How many players can play? 3 to 8 players, great for larger groups. ### How long does a game take? Approximately 15–20 minutes per session. ### What is the game’s complexity? Very low (weight 1/5); rules can be taught in a few minutes. ### What components are included? A themed deck of cards, a scoring pad, and a concise rulebook. ### Who is the game for? Families, party‑goers, and anyone who enjoys quick, thematic card games. ### Do I need to speak Portuguese? The artwork is intuitive and the rules are simple, but knowing Portuguese makes it easier. ### Are there any expansions? No expansions have been released yet. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Pira no Boardgame**: R$ 50,00 (https://piranoboardgame.com.br/jogo/bugo-tokens-de-acrilico?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Masmorra**: R$ 53,91 (https://www.masmorra.com.br/produtos/4xsv32pxd?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Livtoys**: R$ 54,87 (https://www.livtoys.com.br/boardgames/bugo?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Cangaia Jogos**: R$ 55,79 (https://www.cangaiajogos.com.br/jogos/jogos-para-a-familia/bugo-token-pre-venda?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Dalaran Games**: R$ 56,90 (https://www.dalaran.com.br/bugo-tokens-de-acrilico-jogo-de-tabuleiro-bucaneiros?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Nerdev**: R$ 56,91 (https://www.nerdev.com.br/produtos/bugo/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/bugo