# Rodízio ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2026 - **BGG Rating**: 10.0 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-3 - **Duration**: 10-15 min - **Weight**: — - **Designers**: Gabriel Toschi - **Artists**: Carol Sá - **Publishers**: CapyCat Games, Piquinim - **Categories**: Card Game - **Mechanics**: Hidden Victory Points, Mancala, Memory, Open Drafting, Set Collection ## Verdict Perfect for those who love quick games with a bit of mischief and relatable themes. The inverted scoring twist is brilliant!Very creative Mancala mechanicFast and dynamic gameplayRelatable and fun themeEasy to teach to newcomersInverted scoring can be confusing at firstLimited player countRECOMMENDED ## Description You know that classic pizza buffet feeling, when you keep an eye on the waiter to see which flavor is coming and decide if you can handle one more slice? That's exactly the vibe of Rodízio! Here, gluttony is your greatest ally and your worst enemy at the same time. The game features a tactical dynamic inspired by Mancala mechanics, where you don't just pick a card, but 'sow' the pizzas across the table's columns. This means your current move determines not only what goes onto your plate but also what you're handing over on a silver platter to your opponents. The goal seems simple: eat as much as possible to make the restaurant lose money. However, there's a crucial twist: if you overdo it and end up with the highest score, you 'get sick' and lose the game. Victory goes to the player with the second-highest total. In other words, it's a game of balance and cunning. You need to calculate hidden scores, remember where the best slices are, and manipulate the table so that your opponent ends up with a fuller stomach than yours. It's the kind of fast-paced game, with sessions lasting 10 to 15 minutes, perfect for starting the night or for those who want a tactical challenge without reading a 40-page manual. Can you control your appetite, or will you end up feeling sick from too much pizza? ## How to Play Game Objective In Rodízio, players gather for a culinary experience where the goal is to accumulate the highest value in pizzas. The game simulates the dynamics of a Brazilian all-you-can-eat restaurant, where players choose and "eat" pizza slices to build their score. The victory condition is to be the player with the second-highest total value of pizzas at the end of the game, thus becoming the rodízio master. Setup To set up the game, follow these steps: Shuffle all 18 cards. Use 3 random cards to form a triangle in the center of the table. These cards represent the plates, with their "plate" sides facing up. Connect the plates at each corner. If one of the cards used to form the triangle is the placard card, swap it with another random card from the deck. Deal the remaining cards into columns in front of each plate. Alternate columns with 2 cards and columns with 3 cards. Stack the cards so that each card covers half of the card below it. The player who most recently went to a rodízio starts the game. Game Flow The game proceeds in turns. After all players have taken their turns, the Glutton's turn (in 2-player games) occurs. The game ends when only 3 cards remain in the center of the table. Glutton's Turn (for 2 players) In 2-player games, an imaginary opponent called the Glutton also participates. After the two human players take their turns, it is the Glutton's turn. When distributing pizzas, the Glutton always chooses the plate that contains the placard card. Next, it "eats" a pizza, if possible. The Glutton ignores the two restrictions of the placard card. The pizzas eaten by the Glutton are placed in a pile with the cards face down. No one can look at the cards in this pile. Actions and How to Play During your turn, you will perform actions related to distributing and "consuming" pizzas. Distribute and Eat Pizzas In this phase, you "eat" a pizza according to the last card you distributed and where it was placed: Placard Restriction: You cannot choose a plate if the placard card is on top of that stack of cards. Eating Pizzas: If the placard card is on the chosen plate (in any position), you do not eat pizzas. If the last card distributed is the only card on the plate, you eat this pizza. You eat the pizza that is directly below the last card you distributed. "Eating" a pizza means taking cards into your hand. Keep your hand hidden from other players, but you can consult it at any time. Spicy Mode (Advanced Games) For more challenging games, the spicy mode introduces new dynamics: Some cards have a chili pepper symbol on the bottom, indicating a spicy action. Spicy Action - Free Choice: Choose any pizza from this plate to eat. You can even choose the last card you just distributed. Spicy Action - Double Action: Perform the "eat pizza" action twice on this plate, if possible. Always use the last distributed card as a reference. Spicy Distribution Rule: When distributing pizzas, if the last card has a spicy action, you must perform it instead of following the normal pizza-eating rule. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when only 3 cards remain in the center of the table: the placard card and 2 pizzas. Scoring and Victory At the end of the game, all players reveal the pizzas they "ate" and sum their values. The player with the second-highest total wins the game and becomes the rodízio master. Glutton's Score (for 2 players) At the end of the game, the Glutton's cards are revealed and its total is calculated. The player with the second-highest total wins the game. If the Glutton has the second-highest total, all players lose. Tips for Winning In 2-player games, pay attention to the Glutton's actions, as it can influence who achieves the second-highest total. In spicy mode, the special actions can drastically change how you collect pizzas, requiring strategic adaptation. ## FAQ ### Is the game complex? Do I need board game experience? Not at all! It's a gateway game with simple rules you can learn in minutes, although the scoring strategy requires some focus. ### How long does a game last? It's for those in a hurry: games typically last between 10 and 15 minutes. ### How many people can play? The game is designed for 2 to 3 players. ### What is this Mancala mechanic mentioned? Basically, instead of just taking a card, you distribute cards sequentially across columns, moving them as if you were sowing seeds. ### Who wins the game? Pay attention here: the person with the highest score loses (gets sick). The winner is the one who finishes in second place!