Cobogó: Janelão

Piquinim · Board game · 2025
1–4 Solo 15 min
9.3 rating Ludopedia
10.0 rating BGG
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9.3 rating Ludopedia
10.0 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

If you're already a fan of Cobogó and want to spice up your collection, Janelão is a super cool expansion that adds a visually striking element and an extra challenge!

Highlights
  • Giant window piece
  • Challenging new pattern
  • Expands the base game
  • Visually interesting
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • Increases complexity
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to expand your Cobogó collection with Janelão, an addition that promises to add a special touch to your mosaic! This expansion brings two new cards that introduce a brand-new element: a window twice the size of a regular cobogó. The big twist is that this window pattern becomes one of the three essential patterns of the game. Your challenge will be to fill this giant window with cobogós of your chosen color, creating a unique work of art.

Janelão is perfect for those who already enjoy the idea of building patterns and fitting pieces but want an extra challenge. It functions as an expansion, so you need to own the base game to play. The tile-placement mechanic remains the heart of the game, but now with the added complexity of the new piece and the need for even more planning. It also maintains the cooperative essence and the possibility of playing solo, which is great for those who like to test strategies or simply relax by building a beautiful pattern.

The beauty of this game lies in the simplicity of its rules and the depth it offers. Each game can be different thanks to the variable setup, ensuring you always have something new to discover. If you're a fan of games that stimulate spatial reasoning and pattern building, and you enjoy the Brazilian vibe of cobogós, this expansion is a must-have. It's one of those additions that, despite seeming small, significantly changes the game's dynamics and visual appeal. Ideal for those looking for a quick and stylish puzzle!

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Game details

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Admin: Upcoming Releases Country: Brazil Crowdfunding: Meeplestarter Mechanism: Partially overlapping cards
Publisher Piquinim
Designer Gabriel Toschi
Artist Larissa Toschi

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game Cobogó to play with Janelão?
Yes! Janelão is an expansion, so it adds content to the base game Cobogó and cannot be played on its own.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is 1 to 4 players. It also works perfectly in solo mode.
Does the Janelão expansion significantly increase the game's complexity?
It adds a new element and an extra pattern, which might slightly increase complexity and the need for planning, but it's well-integrated and doesn't make the game feel heavy.
What exactly is the 'Janelão'?
The Janelão is a new card that introduces a piece (a cobogó stylized as a window) that is twice the size of a normal cobogó. It becomes one of the patterns you need to complete in the game.
Is the game in English?
The original game and this expansion are from Brazil, and the core rules are language-independent.
Is it a quick or long game?
Cobogó is known for being a quick game, and this expansion maintains that characteristic. Games remain agile, with an estimated playtime of 15 minutes.