La Fallera Calavera

Popcorn Games, Zombi Paella · Board game · 2014

— Ludopedia 7.1 BGG 2–5 · best 4 30 min Weight 1.7/5

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Our Verdict

RECOMMENDED

La Fallera Calavera is that card game that catches you by surprise with its unusual theme and keeps you hooked with its highly interactive gameplay. If you enjoy a good dose of bluffing, direct player combat, and a fun race to collect items, this is a perfect fit! The experience is light, fast, and ideal for livening up any table, especially with folks who don't take things too seriously.

Highlights

Hilarious and original theme
Direct and constant interaction
Fast and dynamic games
Bluffing and combat mechanics
Guaranteed fun

Keep in mind

Can have intense 'take that'
Card draw luck
Requires good humor

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for an afterlife culinary adventure with La Fallera Calavera! Just imagine: a young Fallera, after a fireworks accident (blame security, of course!), comes back to life as a furious zombie. She's not messing around, and to make matters worse, she awakens a horde of traditional Valencian characters, all now undead. Humanity's only hope? To cook a paella so delicious it calms this zombie Fallera's rage. Sounds crazy? It's Valencia, my friend!

In this card game with a 102-card deck, your objective is simple yet challenging: be the first to collect five ingredient cards for the paella. But don't think it'll be easy! Other players can try to steal your precious ingredients and treasures using battle cards. Bluffing is essential here, as the attacked player doesn't know which character their opponent is using for the attack. You'll have to compare attack and defense points, use special cards to strengthen your soldiers, or, if necessary, fiercely punish your rivals. Interaction is constant, situations are varied, and fun is guaranteed in this crazy race to save the world with a good paella!

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Rules videos

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3 videos

In English

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–5 players

2 REC

3 BEST

4 BEST

5 REC

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Game details

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Publisher Popcorn Games, Zombi Paella

Designer Enric Aguilar Almodóvar

Artist Esther Mendez

Community

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1,073owners

45wishlist

2want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions

What is the main objective of La Fallera Calavera?

The objective is to be the first player to collect five different ingredient cards to cook the perfect paella and appease the zombie Fallera.

How many players can participate and what is the average game duration?

The game can be played by 2 to 5 players, and games are quite quick, usually lasting between 30 and 30 minutes.

Is the game complex or easy to learn?

La Fallera Calavera is considered a light complexity game (BGG weight of 1.7143). The rules are simple to understand, making it accessible for beginners, but with enough depth to entertain experienced players.

What are the main components of the game?

The game primarily consists of a 102-card deck, which includes ingredient cards, treasures, battle characters, and special cards.

Is there a lot of player interaction?

Yes, interaction is a strong point! There's a lot of 'take that', card stealing, battles, and bluffing, so be prepared to sabotage and be sabotaged!

Who would you recommend La Fallera Calavera to?

I would recommend it to anyone looking for a light, fun card game with plenty of direct interaction. It's great for groups of friends who enjoy laughing and don't mind a bit of chaos at the table. Fans of unusual themes and humor will also love it!

Does the game have any expansions or additional content?

The base version already offers a complete experience, but it's always worth checking if there are small expansions or special editions that add more cards or characters to vary the gameplay.