Cambiazo 🧱
Eng v1.0. Suitable for 2 to 4 players. Requires a standard card deck for 2 players and two decks for 3-4 players.
In this game of strategy and memory, players must form groups of identical cards in a progressive order, from a pair to a quintet. But it won’t be that easy: every time you complete a group, you can swap your opponents’ cards, disrupting their plans and creating chaos. Can you adapt to the constant changes and be the first to collect five matching cards to claim victory?
Introduction
Objetive
Be the first player to form a group of five cards of the same number or letter (quintet).
Setup
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Each player starts with 2 cards in hand and 2 face-down cards in front of them.
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The rest of the deck is placed in the center as a draw pile.
Turn
- Draw a card from the deck or the discard pile (only the top card).
- Available actions:
- Looking at one of your face-down cards.
- Exchanging a card from your hand with one of your face-down cards.
- Discard a card from your hand at the end of the turn.
Game Progression
When a player manages to exchange enough cards to form a group of identical cards, they advance to the next level.
Before ending their turn, they must declare their group by saying, “I have a pair/trio/etc.” and reveal their face-down cards.
- If the group is correct, the cards are discarded, and the player is dealt new face-down cards for the next level. For example, if they completed a trio, they now receive four face-down cards.
- If the group is incorrect, the player loses a turn in the next round.
- When completing a group, the player does not discard a card that turn, meaning they start the next turn with an extra card in hand. For example, if they progressed from a trio to a quartet, they will now have four cards in hand.
- A maximum of one Joker (wild card) per group is allowed.
Sabotage
Whenever a player completes a group, they may sabotage an opponent by rearranging their face-down cards, based on the size of the completed group. Example: If they completed a trio, they can move three of an opponent’s cards.
If the completed group is all the same color (all red or all black), the sabotage can involve multiple opponents, swapping cards between different players.
⚠️ Important: Sabotage is optional, but if a player forgets to do it before the next turn begins, they lose the opportunity.
End of the game
 The winner is the first player to complete a quintet.
The remaining players may continue playing until the round is finished.
