
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,615
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Moving Wild
- 1–6 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024

2026
Rules assistance for Peacock
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Peacock is a board game released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 25 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Chris Priscott and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
The seasons are changing and these well dressed birds are looking for a new place to call home. Hard-headed Eagle Owls love company in warm weather but need some personal space when it’s cold. Regal Kingfishers and Determined Woodpeckers thrive together when food is plenty, but what happens when it’s scarce? Over three seasons, create sanctuaries as fetching as the birds themselves in this simultaneous drafting and bonus-driven set collection game. Experience a novel take on seasonal change by rotating and upgrading location cards each round/season to reflect changing food availability, whilst carefully balancing a variety of bonuses, from bird buddy benefits to full flock freebies. —description from the designer
Peacock 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 Peacock 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 Peacock for ages 10 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.
Peacock has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Peacock belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Peacock are: Chris Priscott. 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 Peacock 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.