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Pick 'n Packers: Drone Expansion
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- BGG #8,494
- BGG rating
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Pick 'n Packers
2025
Rules assistance for Pick 'n Packers
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- 3–6 players
- 20 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for Pick 'n Packers
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Pick 'n Packers is a board game released in 2025 for 3–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Kaoru ARISHIMA / 有島薫 and its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Pick-up and Deliver.
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About the game
Pick 'n Packers is a balance game where two players work together to carry a drone stacked with presents. Each player uses only one finger to pinch and lift a wooden drone piece. Even the slightest difference in finger pressure causes the drone, and the presents on top, to shake, sparking excitement at the table! Staying calm and moving in sync is the key, but the drone never quite behaves as you expect, which often leads to hilarious moments of laughter. Meanwhile, the other players aren’t just watching. They’re guessing how far the drone will make it, cheering on the carriers, or playfully trying to make them laugh and throw off their balance! Whether you’re refining your teamwork, encouraging or heckling your friends, steadying your nerves to stay focused, or just bursting into laughter as the presents topple off, the whole experience is packed with fun. —description from the publisher
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Pick 'n Packers supports 3–6 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 Pick 'n Packers 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 Pick 'n Packers for ages 7 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.
Pick 'n Packers has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Pick 'n Packers belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Pick-up and Deliver. 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 Pick 'n Packers are: Kaoru ARISHIMA / 有島薫. 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 Pick 'n Packers 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.