Rondo

Schmidt Spiele, 999 Games, Lion Rampant Imports · Board game · 2012
8.0 Ludopedia 6.6 BGG 2–4 · best 2 25 min Weight 1.4/5
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8.0 rating Ludopedia
6.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Rondo is a super charming and quick abstract game, perfect for those who like to think a little without getting bogged down. If you enjoy placing pieces and making color combos, you'll love it!

Highlights
  • Easy to learn
  • Quick to play
  • Visual strategy
  • Nice components
Keep in mind
  • Low direct interaction
  • Luck of the draw
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to spin and score in Rondo, an abstract game that will test your planning and foresight! Here, the goal is simple: accumulate as many points as possible by placing your colored tokens on a super stylish board, featuring two concentric rings and spokes connecting everything to the center. Oh, and the board is double-sided, so you can switch things up! You start with two tokens hidden in a bag and on your rack, keeping opponents in the dark about your colors. On each turn, the move is yours: you can go all out and place as many tokens as you want in a continuous sequence, as long as they match the colors of the spaces on the board, and you score points immediately. Then, just draw a new token. Alternatively, you can choose to draw two tokens and place none, if strategy dictates. But be careful, your rack only holds five tokens! If you wish, you can even place a token face down on a differently colored space to reach another position, but without scoring for it. If you want to dare, you can place multiple tokens of the same color on a matching space and add up all the points. The game ends when all the dark grey spaces are filled or when someone cannot draw enough tokens to play. Whoever has the most points wins! Rondo is fast, strategic, and perfect for those who enjoy a visual and tactical challenge.

Best player count

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2–4 players
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Game details

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Publisher Schmidt Spiele, 999 Games, Lion Rampant Imports, Schmidt International
Designer Reiner Knizia
Artist Eckhard Freytag

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Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
How many people can play Rondo?
Rondo is for 2 to 4 players, so you can play with a group or just with a friend.
How long does a game take?
A game of Rondo is quite quick, usually between 20 and 30 minutes. Perfect for fitting into any schedule!
Are the rules hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are pretty straightforward. You'll get the hang of it quickly and be playing in no time.
Is there a lot of luck in the game?
There's a bit of luck in drawing the tokens, but the strategy of where and how you place them is what really counts for winning.
Who is Rondo best suited for?
It's great for those who enjoy abstract games, puzzles, and don't mind a lighter theme. Good for families and newcomers to the hobby.
Is the board the same on both sides?
No, the board is double-sided and has different values on each side, which adds good replayability.

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