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Penk!
2018
Rules assistance for Penk!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 15–20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Rules assistant for Penk!
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Penk! is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Simone Luciani and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Paper-and-Pencil.
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About the game
Penk! is a dice-rolling, set-collection game for up to four players. Each round, the active player can roll and re-roll their dice in order to create same-number combinations of dice, filling out their grid and preventing other players from scoring points by blocking rows and columns. Unlock the power of Penk! and win the game!
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Questions and answers
Penk! 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 Penk! is 15–20 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 Penk! 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.
Penk! 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.
Penk! belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Penk! are: Simone Luciani. 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 Penk! 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.