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Mighty Magpies
2005
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- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Mighty Magpies is a board game released in 2005 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Ralf Menzel and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
The stealing magpies have a competition on who will steal the most berries and shiny rings. Each player moves a magpie on the game board from one nest to another. The routes between the nests are marked with different colours, and on each turn the two colour dice will show which route your magpie can take. The magpie can steal one berry or ring form each nest on its route – these bring you points at the end of the game. Sometimes the magpies steal berries also from the other players’ loots! When all the nests have been looted, the winner is the player who has stolen the most points.
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Questions and answers
Mighty Magpies supports 2–4 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 Mighty Magpies 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 Mighty Magpies for ages 5 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.
Mighty Magpies has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Mighty Magpies belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, 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 Mighty Magpies are: Ralf Menzel. 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 Mighty Magpies 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.