Cabanga

In Cabanga!, players try to get rid of their hand of cards as quickly as possible — but ideally without picking up penalties along the way.

After the row cards and starting cards in all four colors have been placed in the middle of the table and players each have a hand of eight cards, the round begins. Players then take turns placing one card next to the matching row card in the middle, ideally with as small a difference as possible because the larger the number gap, the greater the chance that the other players will call out "Cabanga!" and throw cards with the values between the two number cards to the active player. These thrown-in cards are placed on the discard pile, then the active player must draw the same number of cards from the penalty pile.

When a player has no more cards in hand, the round ends and all players count the points on their cards. As soon as a player has collected 18 points, the game ends and the player with the fewest points wins!

Ages 8+
3-6 players
20 minute play time

What People Are Saying

8.5/10 — The Family Gamers

"The best part is shouting 'CABANGA!' and tossing cards to another player. With a lively group, it makes for some truly memorable moments." — The Family Gamers

What players love:

• Instant chaos, zero learning curve — if you've played Uno or Crazy 8s, you're already halfway there
• High interaction, every single turn — you're always watching, always ready to pounce
• Perfect for mixed groups — works for kids, grandparents, gamers, and non-gamers alike
• Fast and repeatable — rounds fly by, and the "one more game" pull is real
• Takes up almost no space — fits in a pocket, perfect for restaurants, travel, or pub nights

Fans of 6 Nimmt (Take 5) or L.L.A.M.A. will feel right at home. A worthy shelf neighbour to Uno — but with more shouting.

Game Mechanism

Card Shedding Players start with a hand of cards and work to get rid of them as quickly as possible. Each card played must follow the rules of the game — in Cabanga!, that means choosing where to play and how big a gap to leave behind. The first player to empty their hand ends the round, so every decision is a balance between playing fast and playing smart.