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- BGG rating
- 6.5
Do De Li Do
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- 10–20 min
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Match of the Penguins
2003
Rules assistance for Match of the Penguins
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–7 players
- 20 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Match of the Penguins
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Match of the Penguins is a board game released in 2003 for 2–7 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Jacques Zeimet and its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
Schicki Micki is a card game for larger groups (up to seven players), where players with fastest reaction win. The cards show almost identical (female) pheasants, drawn in comic-style. One player takes the shuffled deck and reveals one card after the other. If a player detects a clothing piece on two cards with the same color, they shout the correct name of the clothing piece. If there are more than one corresponding clothing tiles, a pawn must be taken instead. The pheasant ladies also have pets, normally it's one earthworm. Some cards have two worms, if these occur, the players have to knock onto the table. Only player doing the right thing in the right time win the cards already on the table; if they're wrong, they lose cards. After all cards are revealed the game ends, the player with most cards collected wins.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Piatnik
- 999 Games
- MINDOK
- Zoch Verlag
- Gigamic
- Gamewright
Questions and answers
Match of the Penguins supports 2–7 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 Match of the Penguins is 20 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 Match of the Penguins for ages 6 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.
Match of the Penguins has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Match of the Penguins belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition. 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 Match of the Penguins are: Jacques Zeimet. 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 Match of the Penguins 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.