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product_id: 68807466
title: "Helvetiq | Bandido | Card Game | Ages 6+ | 1 - 4 Players"
brand: "helvetiq"
price: "€ 32.22"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Helvetiq"
url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/68807466-helvetiq-bandido-card-game-ages-6-1-4-players
store_origin: FR
region: France
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# Compact 11x6.5x3 cm card set Boosts strategic & cooperative thinking 1-4 players, family-friendly Helvetiq | Bandido | Card Game | Ages 6+ | 1 - 4 Players

**Brand:** helvetiq
**Price:** € 32.22
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕵️‍♂️ Outsmart the escape. Join the Bandido buzz!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Helvetiq | Bandido | Card Game | Ages 6+ | 1 - 4 Players by helvetiq
- **How much does it cost?** € 32.22 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/68807466-helvetiq-bandido-card-game-ages-6-1-4-players)

## Best For

- helvetiq enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted helvetiq brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Inclusive Play:** Ideal for ages 6+ and 1-4 players, making it a versatile family staple.
- • **Pocket-Sized Fun:** Ultra-portable design fits any bag for spontaneous game nights.
- • **Quick & Engaging:** Fast-paced 20-30 min rounds keep everyone hooked without downtime.
- • **Strategic Teamwork:** Collaborate to block the prisoner's escape—perfect for bonding and brainpower.
- • **Award-Winning Design:** Created by Reiner Knizia, a mastermind of accessible yet deep gameplay.

## Overview

Helvetiq's Bandido is a compact, cooperative card game designed for 1-4 players aged 6 and up. With quick 20-30 minute rounds, it challenges players to strategically block a high-security prisoner's tunnel escape. Crafted by renowned game designer Reiner Knizia, Bandido blends accessible rules with meaningful tactics, making it a perfect social game for families and casual gamers alike.

## Description

Helvetiq | Bandido | Card Game | Ages 6+ | 1 - 4 Players : Andersen Nedergaard, Martin: desertcart.co.uk: Outlet

Review: One of the great Knizia's best light games. - (All the games I mention here are Reiner Knizia games. He's an ex-banker with a PHD in mathematics, made his money by 30 and dedicated himself to game design. He's reknowned in the gaming world for his genius designs. Simple rules, involved but not brain-burning play, social and high funfactor.) I prefer to give 3 star ratings even if it's a five star product because it's where the wiser heads go to get their product info and fair and balanced appraisals, but for that I would need flaws to knock off stars. The only nitpick is that the box could have been even smaller, but it's already small just not as small as Kariba or the purer card games (Art Robbery has a bunch of tokens). As a light and fluffy social game of groans and laughs, Art Robbery is excellent. It's not brainless and there are some meaningful tactics but also plenty of chaos of the best kind rather than the random kind (like the good but random feeling Sakura, which I don't recommend but kids love). The Knizian twist to the scoring is rather like High Society, but unlike High Society it's not an auction game (which I'm not much into) and there is no play angst/pain (which I'm also not much into). It's been a quite brilliant introduction to modern board gaming for families I've played with, and who can see the 'family bliss' factor and feel that pleasant social buzz that is such a good substitute for alcohol. Having said that, the game-play (and rulesbook) is sufficiently light I think that this is one of the few games that could go with alcohol (boardgames are usually incompatible with boozing) at least after the first game. Social games (Catan, Ticket to Ride, Monopoly etc) are very sensitive to player numbers. This game is not much good at 3 players, but it's alright if you've nothing else to do. It should be played with 4 or 5; 4 for more meaningful tactics, 5 for more chaos or when introducing. Remember to nail the rules, and re-read them after your first game.
Review: Great, cute little game - I love it, it's a great little coop game for groups, couples or families. The box is super tiny and cute, will definitely buy more games from the brand. There's a lot of game in a very small box (Unlike some games which have huge boxes without much content in them **cough** Alhambra**cough** ). The game is quick, but I would say faster the 15min they claim on the box. We mostly play between 20 - 30min. It's easy to learn, so good for playing with people who don't often play board-games. It's good to have big table or play on the floor since the game spreads out considerably and you can't always predict in which direction. It's actually quite hard to beat the game too. We haven't won yet

## Features

- Great fun for the whole family
- Small and easy to transport
- A high-security prisoner is trying to escape through tunnels starting underneath his cell will one be able to join forces and cards to stop him
- Develops the ability to anticipate and to think strategically
- Ideal 1-4 players agedfor players aged 6+Ages 6+ | 1 - 4 Players
- Exciting card game for 1-4 players aged 6+

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01N97I50S |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 6,621 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 291 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,556) |
| Date First Available | 25 Oct. 2016 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Develop cooperation, strategy and observation skills |
| Item model number | BANDIDO |
| Language | Dutch, English, French, German, Italian |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 6 years and up |
| Material Type(s) | Cardboard |
| Number of Game Players | 1 - 4 |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 11 x 6.5 x 3 cm; 130 g |
| Release date | 1 July 2016 |
| Remote Control Included? | No |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Big Kid,Teen,Adult,Senior
- **Brand:** Helvetiq
- **Material:** Cardboard
- **Number of players:** 1 - 4
- **Theme:** Strategy

## Images

![Helvetiq | Bandido | Card Game | Ages 6+ | 1 - 4 Players - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61YFTl6fC2L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the great Knizia's best light games.
*by F***E on 10 December 2022*

(All the games I mention here are Reiner Knizia games. He's an ex-banker with a PHD in mathematics, made his money by 30 and dedicated himself to game design. He's reknowned in the gaming world for his genius designs. Simple rules, involved but not brain-burning play, social and high funfactor.) I prefer to give 3 star ratings even if it's a five star product because it's where the wiser heads go to get their product info and fair and balanced appraisals, but for that I would need flaws to knock off stars. The only nitpick is that the box could have been even smaller, but it's already small just not as small as Kariba or the purer card games (Art Robbery has a bunch of tokens). As a light and fluffy social game of groans and laughs, Art Robbery is excellent. It's not brainless and there are some meaningful tactics but also plenty of chaos of the best kind rather than the random kind (like the good but random feeling Sakura, which I don't recommend but kids love). The Knizian twist to the scoring is rather like High Society, but unlike High Society it's not an auction game (which I'm not much into) and there is no play angst/pain (which I'm also not much into). It's been a quite brilliant introduction to modern board gaming for families I've played with, and who can see the 'family bliss' factor and feel that pleasant social buzz that is such a good substitute for alcohol. Having said that, the game-play (and rulesbook) is sufficiently light I think that this is one of the few games that could go with alcohol (boardgames are usually incompatible with boozing) at least after the first game. Social games (Catan, Ticket to Ride, Monopoly etc) are very sensitive to player numbers. This game is not much good at 3 players, but it's alright if you've nothing else to do. It should be played with 4 or 5; 4 for more meaningful tactics, 5 for more chaos or when introducing. Remember to nail the rules, and re-read them after your first game.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, cute little game
*by K***A on 4 September 2020*

I love it, it's a great little coop game for groups, couples or families. The box is super tiny and cute, will definitely buy more games from the brand. There's a lot of game in a very small box (Unlike some games which have huge boxes without much content in them **cough** Alhambra**cough** ). The game is quick, but I would say faster the 15min they claim on the box. We mostly play between 20 - 30min. It's easy to learn, so good for playing with people who don't often play board-games. It's good to have big table or play on the floor since the game spreads out considerably and you can't always predict in which direction. It's actually quite hard to beat the game too. We haven't won yet

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little game
*by M***E on 28 September 2025*

A great little game which makes you think! It can be played cooperatively and lasts about 10-15 minutes. Easy to pop into your bag as a holiday game.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-26*