Welcome to Perudo!

Let me explain the rules of the game. Perudo is a dice game that requires strategy and luck. The goal is to be the last player standing.

The Objective

Every player starts with a cup and five dice. The objective is to guess the total number of dice showing a specific face value across all players, including your own dice.

For example, I might think there are a total of 10 dice showing a value of 3. To make a guess, I say “10 threes.” The next player must then guess a higher number or the same number with a higher face value. For a higher face value, they can say something like “12 fours.”

If a player doesn’t believe the previous guess is accurate, they can call “Perudo!” to challenge it. All dice are revealed, and if the guess was incorrect, the person who made the incorrect guess loses a dice. If the guess was correct, the challenger loses a dice instead. The game continues until only one player has dice remaining.

Playing the Game

When it’s your turn, you can either increase the previous guess by guessing a higher number or face value, or you can call “Perudo!” to challenge the previous guess.

When guessing, keep in mind that you cannot guess a total number of dice higher than the number of dice on the table. For example, if there are 20 dice in play, the maximum guess would be “20 sixes.”

Remember that Perudo is a game of risk and bluffing. You can try to deceive your opponents by making strategic guesses. However, be prepared to back up your guess if it’s challenged!

Additional Tips

Here are some additional tips to keep in mind:

• Pay attention to the dice that have already been revealed. This will help you make more accurate guesses.
• Remember that the total number of dice should always be equal to or higher than the previous guess.
• Don’t be afraid to take risks, but use your judgment wisely.
• Observe the behavior and reactions of your opponents. It might give you hints about the accuracy of their guesses.
• Most importantly, have fun! Perudo is an exciting game that can bring friends and families together.

Now that you know the rules, it’s time to gather your friends and start playing Perudo! Good luck, and may the dice be in your favor!

LET’S TALK ABOUT PERUDO!

Hey there! I want to tell you all about this awesome game called Perudo. It’s a super fun game where we roll dice and make bets on how many dice have a specific number. Sounds cool, right?

GETTING STARTED

Okay, first things first. We need to figure out who’s going to start the game. So, let’s roll the dice and see who gets the highest number. Once we know who that lucky person is, each player grabs a cup and the set of five dice of the same color.

I want to talk to you about an example of a 4 player setup. Sit back and get ready for some gameplay!

Let’s Get Started!

What Happens in a Round?

Now, this is where the fun begins. First things first, each player needs to shake their cup to mix up the dice. Once that’s done, flip the cup upside down and place it in front of you. Can you guess why? It’s because the cups are opaque, meaning the dice underneath are hidden from view. Sneaky, right?

Here’s where the real excitement kicks in. Take a peek at the dice hiding under your cup. Don’t worry, nobody can see! It’s your secret. Now, let’s move on to bidding.

Starting with the first player, we’ll go around the table clockwise. Each player has the chance to place a bet on the number of dice with a specific value that they think are hidden under all the cups. Do you think you can guess right?

When we play this game, the first thing we do is make a guess. I might say, “I think there are at least eight dice with the number six.” I can’t start the guessing by saying how many Pacos I think there are. But here’s an important thing to remember: Pacos are wild cards! If someone has a Paco, it can be any number they want it to be. So if I have two Pacos, two fours, and a five, I can actually count it as four fours or three fives. Or I could use the Pacos as something else entirely!

When I, the blue player, have two fives and two Pacos, I start to wonder how many fives are on the table. I think there must be at least 8 fives, including the Pacos. So, I decide to announce “eight fives.”

Now, the next player has some options:

1. They can outbid me by announcing more dice. For example, they can say “nine fours” if there are 8 fours on the table.
2. They can also outbid me by announcing a higher value. For instance, if there are 8 fours on the table, they can say “eight fives.”
3. Another option is to bet on the number of Pacos. But in this case, they have to bet at least half the number of dice (rounded up). For example, if there are 9 fours on the table, they can announce “5 Pacos” because 9 divided by 2 is 4.5, rounded up to 5.
4. Lastly, they can switch from a Pacos auction to a “normal” auction. To do this, they have to double the number of dice and add one. So, if there are 5 Pacos on the table, they can outbid me by saying “11 threes” (5 multiplied by 2 is 10, and adding 1 gives us 11).
5. If you think that the previous bid is incorrect, meaning there are actually fewer dice than announced, you can challenge it by saying “Dudo” (pronounced as “Doudo”). When you do this, all players show their dice. If the bid was accurate, you lose a die. But if the bid was wrong, the player who made the incorrect bid loses a die.

It’s my turn to play now, and the other players have already made some big claims, saying there are nine fives and then ten fives. I don’t have any fives at all, and it makes me unsure about what to do.

Every time someone makes a bid, the number of dice involved increases. Eventually, the bid will get too high, and someone will challenge it by saying “Dudo.” When that happens, one of the players will lose a die. A new round begins with the player who lost the die making the next bid. If a player loses all their dice, they’re out of the game, and the player to their left takes over.

I’m playing a game and things are getting interesting. The orange player just made a daring move – “Dudo!” he shouted. We all hold our breath as the dice are unveiled. But it turns out he made a mistake. There are exactly ten fives on the table, not what he expected. Looks like he loses one die for his miscalculation.

Let’s Talk Palifico

Now, let’s dive into a rule called Palifico. It comes into play when a new round begins and a player is down to their second-to-last die, leaving them with just one. Things get a little bit tricky here. The rules for this round change. Pacos are no longer considered wild cards, and the player who starts the bidding can no longer change the value of the dice they’re betting on. In other words, you can only outbid the number of dice, not change their value. Oh, and one more thing – the player who starts can even bet on the Pacos. They’re no longer special cards in this round.

Let’s say a player starts by announcing 2 sixes. Now, the next player has to either say 3 sixes, 4 sixes, or go even higher. Of course, they can also call “Dudo” if they think it’s all a bluff. But here’s the catch – only the sixes count, not the Pacos.

The Final Round

Hey there! Let me tell you about this really cool game called Perudo. The goal of the game is to be the last player standing. Once everyone else has been eliminated, you’ll be crowned the winner.

VARIATIONS

Calza

Here’s an interesting twist to the game: if you think the last bid announced is correct, you can shout “Calza!” If you’re right, you’ll gain an extra die, as long as you haven’t reached the maximum of five dice. But be careful, if your Calza call is wrong, you’ll lose a die. The player who made the correct bid is safe, even if their bid was wrong. Only the player who said Calza is at risk of losing dice.

Remember, you can only announce Calza during a regular round and not during a Palifico round or when only two players are left.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is Perudo similar to Liar’s Dice?

Let me tell you about Perudo, a game known as liar’s dice in South America. It’s a fun and challenging game with simple rules.

Is Perudo Suitable for Families?

If you’re a teenager or older, Perudo is a great game for you. It’s not inappropriate or offensive, but it does require some strategic thinking.

How Many Dice Do You Need?

You’ll need a total of 30 dice to play Perudo. Each player should have five dice to start with.

How Can You Win Perudo?

Your goal in Perudo is to be the last player standing. It’s a thrilling game of deception and strategy.