Inferno
- Players: 3–7 players
- Play time: 20 min
- BGG rating: 6.0
About Inferno
In Inferno, players are trying to play as many cards as possible to a stack in the center of the table. But be warned! If a player is unable to play a card, they must take all the cards in the stack! Each player receives 12 cards. The starting player plays and announces a color and a value. Players, in turn order, must then add a card, which must be alike either in the color or in the value as the first out-played. If the player is unable (or does not want) to play a card to match, they must take all the cards played thus far (and then start a new round). In the end, all the red cards in hand are worth their face value and all the rest of the cards are worth one point. After a number of rounds, the player with the fewest points wins.
- Released
- 2005
- Designer
- Reiner Knizia
- Age
- 8+
- Best with
- 7 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Inferno?
Inferno plays with 3–7 players.
What is the best player count for Inferno?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Inferno is best with 7 players (9 votes).
How long does Inferno take to play?
A game of Inferno takes 20 min.
What age is Inferno for?
The recommended minimum age for Inferno is 8+.
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