Tarantel Tango

ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Devir, Drei Magier Spiele · Board game · 2009
2–5 · best 5 20 min Weight 1.2/5
7.3 rating Ludopedia
6.1 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 11.47
7.3 rating Ludopedia
6.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you enjoy games that push your limits with speed and laughter, Tarantel Tango is for you! It's pure chaotic and fast fun.

Highlights
  • Speed and quick reactions
  • Fun animal imitations
  • Guaranteed chaos with friends
  • Simple and agile rules
Keep in mind
  • Can be noisy and chaotic
  • Requires constant attention
  • Not for strategy seekers
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for Tarantel Tango, a frenetic game where speed and imitation are the key to victory! Forget calmness; here, time is short and noise is guaranteed. Each player receives a deck of cards featuring cute animals (and some treacherous spiders!) and the goal is to get rid of them as quickly as possible. Cards are played in a circle, clockwise, around a central tarantula tile. But beware: before playing your card, you might have to imitate the animal from the previous card, depending on whether there are spiders on it. One spider? Imitate once. Two? Twice! Nothing? Stay silent. And if the previous card has two animals, your card goes to the next available spot, skipping one! All this in a maximum of 2 seconds! And when the dreaded tarantula appears, everyone slaps their hand on the table to scare it away. Made a mistake? Too slow? Tough luck: you take all the cards on the table into your pile. For the more daring, advanced rules add an extra touch of chaos, like stubborn donkeys that won't move and curious dogs that reverse the game's order. It's guaranteed fun for those who enjoy fast-paced games with a touch of dexterity and lots of laughter!

Rules videos

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2 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–5 players
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST
5 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Families

Animals: Cats Animals: Dogs Animals: Donkeys Animals: Spiders Series: Ugly Animals (Drei Magier) Theme: Anthropomorphic Animals
Publisher ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Devir, Drei Magier Spiele, G3, Gigamic, Lion Rampant Imports
Designer Jacques Zeimet
Artist Rolf Vogt

Community

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10want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
What is the average playtime for Tarantel Tango?
A game usually lasts around 20 minutes, but it can end faster if chaos ensues!
How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 5 players. The more people, the greater the mess!
Is it a difficult game to learn?
The basic rules are very simple and quick to grasp. The challenge lies in the speed and coordination!
What happens if I make a mistake or am too slow?
If you make a mistake or don't act fast enough, you take all the cards currently on the table into your pile. Then the round restarts!
Are there rules to make the game harder?
Yes! There are advanced rules that add more complexity and challenges, like stubborn donkeys that change the play order or dogs that reverse the direction.
Is it a good game for children?
Absolutely! It's great for children around 6-7 years old, as it stimulates attention, motor coordination, and group fun.

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