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Heckmeck Barbecue
2010
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- 2–5 players
- 25 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
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Heckmeck Barbecue is a board game released in 2010 for 2–5 players, 25 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
On the highest fun level, "Heckmeck BBQ" features thrilling dice-rolling for roast worms. The game board (newly introduded to the world of Pickomino) invites the players to 14 different BBQ sites. In order to conquer those desired sites, a player puts aside all identical symbols from his dice roll and continues rolling the remaining dice. As soon as his dice roll result reaches the value of an empty BBQ site, he may broil and eat his worms there. However, the opponent players may also establish themselves at the same site (it's another difference from Pickomino) and claim the tasty worms. And only at very precious BBQ sites players can find the latest BBQ trend: roast snails. Packed in an attractively styled "BBQ Dice", the game not only fascinates worm-loving Pickomino fans. The new dimension of the "Worm Universe" in "Heckmeck BBQ" also lets players who haven`t tried any tasty worms yet discover their desire for roast snails.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Noris Spiele
- 999 Games
- Zoch Verlag
Questions and answers
Heckmeck Barbecue supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Heckmeck Barbecue is 25 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Heckmeck Barbecue for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Heckmeck Barbecue has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Heckmeck Barbecue belongs to these categories: Animals and Dice. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Heckmeck Barbecue are: Reiner Knizia. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Heckmeck Barbecue as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.