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== Game Overview ==
'''¿Cuántos Tacos?''' is a fast-paced dice-and-write game where players compete to collect matching ingredient dice to complete various taco recipes.
== Goal of the Game ==
The goal is to earn the most '''points''' after a set number of rounds by completing taco cards and utilizing bonus actions.
== Gameplay ==
The number of rounds is determined by the player count: '''7''' rounds (2 players), '''5''' rounds (3–4 players), or '''3''' rounds (5–6 players).
=== A Player's Turn ===
The active player performs the following steps:
* '''Roll Dice:''' Roll all '''6''' ingredient dice.
* '''Collect & Reroll:''' The active player sets aside dice that match their taco cards and may reroll the remaining dice as many times as desired.
* '''Wild Symbols:''' The wild sides on the protein and sauce dice can represent any ingredient.
* '''Mark Ingredients:''' Once the active player stops rolling, '''all''' players use the final result. Each player marks matching ingredients on their '''2''' active taco cards. Each die can only be used once per turn.
* '''End of Turn:''' The dice are passed clockwise. Once every player has been the active player, the round ends and the round tracker is advanced.
=== Completing Recipes ===
* When all ingredients on a card are marked, the recipe is complete.
* The card is set aside, and at the end of the turn, the player draws a new card from the deck or the "Kitchen" (face-up display).
== Special Rules ==
* '''Two Wilds:''' If both wild symbols are rolled in a single turn, the active player immediately draws and starts an additional taco card.
* '''Three of a Kind:''' If '''3''' identical ingredients are rolled, the player to the right of the active player may steal one of the active player's uncompleted cards. The active player immediately draws a replacement.
* '''Bonus Ingredients:''' Some cards feature symbols in the corner that grant extra points at the end of the game for every completed recipe containing that symbol.
== Bonus Actions ==
Each player has a bonus action card with '''4''' actions, each usable only '''1''' time per game:
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! Action !! Effect
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! Theme & Goal
| '''Reroll''' || Reroll any number of dice.
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| In this dice game, players assemble tacos using various ingredients. The goal is to score the most points by completing recipes and strategically using bonus actions.
| '''Lock 1 Die''' || Lock one die during another player's turn for your own use.
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| '''Discard''' || Discard an uncompleted card without receiving a point penalty.
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| '''Block''' || Prevent another player from using a bonus action.
|}
|}


=== Game Sequence ===
== End of Game & Scoring ==
The game is played over a set number of rounds (7 rounds for 2 players, 5 for 3–4, 3 for 5–6). The current player is the active player:
After the final round, points are calculated as follows:
 
* '''Positive Points:''' Values of completed taco cards (top left corner).
* '''Rolling:''' The active player rolls all 6 ingredient dice. They may set aside any dice and reroll the rest.
* '''Bonus Points:''' '''5''' points for each unused bonus action (up to '''20''' points). Additional points from bonus ingredient symbols.
* '''Using Symbols:''' After the final roll, all players simultaneously use the ingredients shown to mark off corresponding items on their 2 taco cards.
* '''Negative Points:''' The point value of any started but uncompleted taco card is subtracted from the total. (Cards not yet started count as '''0''' points).
** '''Wilds:''' Wild symbols on the protein and sauce dice count as any ingredient.
* '''Tie-breaker:''' In case of a tie, the player with the most marked sauce ingredients wins.
** '''Extra Cards:''' If both wilds are rolled, the active player draws an additional card.
** '''Stealing:''' If 3 identical ingredients are rolled, the player to the right of the active player may steal one of the active player's incomplete cards.
* '''Completing Recipes:''' A card is finished when all ingredients are marked. New cards are drawn from the deck or the Kitchen only at the end of the turn.
* '''Bonus Actions:''' Each player has 4 one-time actions, tracked on their bonus card:
** '''Reroll:''' Reroll any number of dice.
** '''Lock:''' Secure 1 die during another player's turn.
** '''Discard:''' Replace an incomplete card without penalty.
** '''Block:''' Cancel another player's bonus action.
 
=== End of Game & Scoring ===
The game ends after the final round. Scoring is calculated as follows:
* Total points from '''completed taco cards''' (top left corner).
* Subtract points for '''started but incomplete cards'''.
* '''Bonus Ingredients:''' 1 or 2 extra points for matching symbols on completed cards.
* '''Bonus Actions:''' 5 points for each unused action.
In case of a tie, the player with the most sauce ingredients wins.

Latest revision as of 16:00, 18 March 2026

Game Overview

¿Cuántos Tacos? is a fast-paced dice-and-write game where players compete to collect matching ingredient dice to complete various taco recipes.

Goal of the Game

The goal is to earn the most points after a set number of rounds by completing taco cards and utilizing bonus actions.

Gameplay

The number of rounds is determined by the player count: 7 rounds (2 players), 5 rounds (3–4 players), or 3 rounds (5–6 players).

A Player's Turn

The active player performs the following steps:

  • Roll Dice: Roll all 6 ingredient dice.
  • Collect & Reroll: The active player sets aside dice that match their taco cards and may reroll the remaining dice as many times as desired.
  • Wild Symbols: The wild sides on the protein and sauce dice can represent any ingredient.
  • Mark Ingredients: Once the active player stops rolling, all players use the final result. Each player marks matching ingredients on their 2 active taco cards. Each die can only be used once per turn.
  • End of Turn: The dice are passed clockwise. Once every player has been the active player, the round ends and the round tracker is advanced.

Completing Recipes

  • When all ingredients on a card are marked, the recipe is complete.
  • The card is set aside, and at the end of the turn, the player draws a new card from the deck or the "Kitchen" (face-up display).

Special Rules

  • Two Wilds: If both wild symbols are rolled in a single turn, the active player immediately draws and starts an additional taco card.
  • Three of a Kind: If 3 identical ingredients are rolled, the player to the right of the active player may steal one of the active player's uncompleted cards. The active player immediately draws a replacement.
  • Bonus Ingredients: Some cards feature symbols in the corner that grant extra points at the end of the game for every completed recipe containing that symbol.

Bonus Actions

Each player has a bonus action card with 4 actions, each usable only 1 time per game:

Action Effect
Reroll Reroll any number of dice.
Lock 1 Die Lock one die during another player's turn for your own use.
Discard Discard an uncompleted card without receiving a point penalty.
Block Prevent another player from using a bonus action.

End of Game & Scoring

After the final round, points are calculated as follows:

  • Positive Points: Values of completed taco cards (top left corner).
  • Bonus Points: 5 points for each unused bonus action (up to 20 points). Additional points from bonus ingredient symbols.
  • Negative Points: The point value of any started but uncompleted taco card is subtracted from the total. (Cards not yet started count as 0 points).
  • Tie-breaker: In case of a tie, the player with the most marked sauce ingredients wins.
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