Objective
Dodelido is a fast-paced card game where the objective is to get rid of your cards by quickly and correctly responding. The goal is to have no cards left in hand.
Game Components
- 105 Cards in total
- 5 Animals in 5 different colors
- 3 special Dodelido cards
Setup
- Shuffle the cards thoroughly.
- Deal an equal number of cards to each player, leaving them facedown. The exact number may vary slightly depending on the number of players.
- The player to the left of the dealer starts the game.
Gameplay
- Revealing Cards:
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The active player places the top card from their pile in the center. Followed by the next players in clockwise order, ending up with three cards face up in the center.
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Making the Correct Call:
- The active player must make the correct call based on their card.
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Possible Calls:
- The most frequent animal
- The most frequent color
- Or "nothing" if neither animal nor color predominates.
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Special Cards:
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If a "Dodelido" card is flipped, the next player must shout "Dodelido" instead of making a regular call and then reveal another card from their pile before moving on.
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Speed and Accuracy:
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If a player makes a mistake or hesitates too long, they must take all cards from the center as a penalty and add them to their pile.
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Winning the Game:
- The game ends when a player runs out of cards after making a successful call.
Strategic Tips
- Quick Reaction: The game strongly relies on speedy reactions and attention. Stay focused and watch closely.
- Observation: Keep track of the tendencies of cards in the center to quickly react to changes.
Dodelido is highly entertaining and provides many moments of laughter and amazement at the swift reactions of players.
