What's the minimum age to play FAMONDO?

From age 6 with the simplified version (no Special cards), from age 8 for the full version with all Special cards.

How many cards are in the game?

The game contains 65 cards in total: 50 Continent cards (15 Parents, 20 Children, 15 Animals) and 15 Special cards (Adoption ×2, Broom ×3, Overslept ×4, Umbrella ×6).

What happens if I have 5 continents but I'm missing an Animal?

The round continues for you. To shout « FAMONDO! », your family must include at least 1 Parent, 1 Child, and 1 Animal among your 5 cards from different continents.

Can I have two Parents in my final family?

Yes. The only requirement is having all 5 continents and the minimum quota (1 Parent, 1 Child, 1 Animal). The remaining two cards can be of any type.

How exactly does a turn work?

1. Draw a card from the shared draw pile OR take the top card from the discard pile (Continent only). 2. Play (optional) a Continent card in front of you. 3. Play (optional) a Special card. If you meet the condition, shout « FAMONDO! ».

Can I play an Adoption card if I already have 5 cards in play?

Yes, but you must immediately discard a card (the new one or an older one) to stay at a maximum of 5 cards in play.

Does the Umbrella card count as my Special action for the turn?

No. The Umbrella is a defense card played in reaction to an attack, even if it's not your turn. You can still play an offensive Special card (e.g., Broom) during your own turn.

Can I draw a Special card from the discard pile?

No. Only the top card of the discard pile can be taken, and only if it's a Continent card. Discarded Special cards are lost for good for the current round.

Does Overslept also cancel defense?

A player affected by Overslept can't play a Special card during their turn. They can, however, still play an Umbrella to defend themselves if someone attacks them during another player's turn.

What happens if the draw pile runs out?

Shuffle the discard pile to form a new draw pile and keep playing.

Is FAMONDO made in France?

Yes, entirely designed and made in France, in Grenoble. The illustrations are created by local artists.

How can I get a refund if I'm not satisfied?

You have a 14-day right of withdrawal after receiving your order. Contact us at contact@famondo.fr for a full refund.

📖 Game rules — physical version v1.0

How do you play FAMONDO?

Build the wildest family in the world! Collect Parent, Child, and Animal cards across the 5 continents and shout « FAMONDO! ».

👥

2–6

players

🎂

ages 6+

simplified version

⏱️

5–10 min

per round

🃏

65 cards

in the game

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Game objective

The goal is to build a family of 5 cards representing the 5 continents (Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and the Americas). This family must contain at least 1 Parent, 1 Child, and 1 Animal.

The first player to complete their family shouts « FAMONDO! » and wins the round (1 point). The overall winner is whoever has won the most rounds.

Setup

1
Agree on the number of rounds to play.
2
Shuffle the 65 cards and form a face-down draw pile in the center.
3
Deal 3 cards to each player.
4
Lay out your Continent cards face up (order 1→5). Keep your Special cards in hand, face down.
5
The youngest player goes first.

How a turn works

Play proceeds clockwise.

1Main actionRequired

Option A

Draw the top card from the shared draw pile.

Option B

Take the top card from the discard pile (Continent cards only).

2Play a cardIf you wish

Only 1 Continent card per turn

Max 5 cards in play · max 3 cards in hand.

Replacement allowed

Swap out a card already in play to optimize your family.

3Special cardOptional

Only 1 Special card per turn

Adoption, Broom, Overslept, or Umbrella. Discarded after use.

🎉FAMONDO!If the condition is met

5 cards · 5 continents · 1 Parent · 1 Child · 1 Animal

Shout « FAMONDO! ». Play continues around the table before the round is scored.

Special Cards

Kept in hand, played after the main action. Only one per turn — cards not played by the end of the round are lost.

Adoption×2Attack

Steal any card in play in front of an opponent and place it in front of yourself.

Broom×3Attack

The targeted player chooses one of their cards in play and discards it.

Overslept×4Attack

Forces an opponent to skip their next turn: no draw, no Special card.

Umbrella×6Defense

Cancels an attack (Broom, Overslept, or Adoption). Can be played outside your own turn.

Simplified Version

Introductory · Ages 6+

To remove

✗All Special cards.
✗The "1 Parent, 1 Child, 1 Animal" requirement.

New objective

✓Be the first to lay down 5 cards from 5 different continents.
✓Everything drawn is played or discarded (no cards kept in hand).

Frequently asked questions

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