💬Frequently asked questions
Everything about FAMONDO
The questions families ask most often before their first game.
What is the FAMONDO card game?
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FAMONDO is a multicultural family card game of 65 illustrated cards. Each player builds a family from around the world: the goal is to gather cards covering all 5 continents in front of you, including at least one Parent, one Child and one Animal. It exists as a physical game (pre-order) and as a free mobile app.
How many players are needed and how long does a game last?
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FAMONDO plays with 2 to 6 players, ages 6 and up. A game lasts about 20 minutes, which makes it as suitable for a weeknight as for a large family gathering.
How do you win a game of FAMONDO?
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You win by making a FAMONDO: having face-up cards in front of you covering 5 different continents, including at least one Parent, one Child and one Animal, then calling out “FAMONDO!”. The Special cards — Adoption, Broom, Alarm Failure and Umbrella — let you speed up your own family or slow down everyone else's.
Is FAMONDO suitable for children who cannot read yet?
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Yes. Cards are recognised by their illustrations and by their continent colour, so no reading is required. The rules also include a simplified version without Special cards, ideal for the youngest players.
Where can I pre-order FAMONDO and at what price?
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Pre-orders open on 1 September 2026 on famondo.com, at a launch price of €9.90 instead of €14.90 (shipping fees added, calculated at checkout). The first edition is in French.
Can I play FAMONDO without buying the card game?
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Yes. The FAMONDO mobile app is free on iOS and Android: you can play solo against the AI, face other players online and take part in Seasons. It is also the best way to learn the rules before your physical copy arrives.
Is FAMONDO an educational game?
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FAMONDO is first and foremost a game of pace and strategy, but every card introduces a family, an animal or a tradition from one continent. Children discover the diversity of the world while playing, without the game ever feeling like a lesson.
Is FAMONDO a good alternative to UNO?
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FAMONDO and UNO share the spirit of a family card game that's quick to learn and plays in about 20 minutes. The difference is in the goal: instead of emptying your hand, each player builds a family covering all 5 continents. If you enjoy UNO but want a card game that also opens a conversation about cultural diversity, FAMONDO is a natural alternative.
Is FAMONDO a collectible card game like Pokémon TCG?
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No. Unlike a trading card game (TCG) such as Pokémon, FAMONDO has no boosters or rarities to buy: the 65 cards in the box are all you need to play, from the very first purchase. The Landmark and Culinary Specialty cards in the mobile app are free additional content to unlock, not a card-purchasing system.
Is it spelled FAMUNDO or FAMONDO?
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The correct spelling is FAMONDO, with an O — “FAMUNDO” is simply the most common typo (a U instead of the second O). Both lead to the same multicultural family card game, on famondo.com.