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Ciao (1997)

2–4 players · 30 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.0 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
30 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.0/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like bluffing games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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Ciao board game box cover

About Ciao

According to the rules, "the coolest player wins". This is a bluffing game in which players try to move their pawns safely across a bridge. The bridge spans a swamp full of hungry, carnivorous plants (the inside of the game box). This tiny boardgame is contained within the box — the box is entirely covered, inside and out, with the riotous, hungry swamp. A secret dice mechanism provides opportunity for skillful bluffing. A sharp little game. Ages 10 and up.

Ciao box

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Ciao FAQ

How many players is Ciao?
Ciao plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Ciao take to play?
A game of Ciao takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Ciao any good?
Ciao rates 6.0/10 from 559 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / dice game built around betting and bluffing, dice rolling.