Dutch / Cabo / Tamalou family
Dutch-style card games and BANDIT: rules and mechanics.
Four hidden cards, a low-score objective, memory, bluff, powers and exchanges.
The short version
The shared mechanics, stated precisely.
Dutch, Cabo, Tamalou, Cambio, Pablo, Cactus and Golf can refer to different published editions or local rules. Hidden cards, memory and a low-score objective are common points of comparison.
BANDIT is an independent game. Each player starts with four hidden cards, tries to finish with the lowest score and uses memory, bluff, powers, direct exchanges and immediate discards under BANDIT's own rules.
Gameplay first
See the BANDIT turn sequence.
The tutorial shows the four hidden starting cards and low-score objective.
It explains draws, discards, exchanges and numbered-card powers.
It also shows when the immediate-discard window opens.
Ready for the table
Choose your BANDIT quantity
Compare BANDIT with Dutch-style card games using published mechanics: four hidden cards, a low-score objective, memory, bluff, powers and exchanges.
One game costs €22.00, two cost €39.00, and the 3-game pack costs €44.00 (2+1 compared with the €22.00 unit price).
A fair comparison
Compare rules, not promises.
The exact rules of Dutch-style games vary. The BANDIT column below describes only mechanics published in the BANDIT rules.
| Feature | Dutch-style games | Bandit |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden cards | Varies by ruleset | Four per player |
| Memory | Varies by ruleset | Part of play |
| Low-score objective | Varies by ruleset | Yes |
| Numbered-card powers | Varies by ruleset | Published in the rules |
| Direct exchanges | Varies by ruleset | Yes |
| Immediate discard | Varies by ruleset | Yes, under its timing rules |
Source: published BANDIT rules. BANDIT is an independent card game. Rules for other named games vary by edition; they are mentioned only to identify the mechanics being compared.
FAQ
Quick answers, no rulebook voice.
What does Dutch-inspired mean?
BANDIT is an independent game whose published rules use four hidden cards, memory and a low-score objective, together with card powers, bluff and exchanges.
Is Bandit like Cabo, Cambio, Pablo, or Tamalou?
BANDIT shares hidden-card, memory and low-score mechanics with games in that family, but it is an independent game with its own rules, powers and exchanges.
Is this a serious strategy game?
Its published mechanics combine memory, bluff, card powers, exchanges and a low-score objective. The stated playing time is about 30 minutes.
Can I play online first?
Yes. You can try the browser version or watch the tutorial before buying the physical deck.
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