
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,595
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Apples to Apples Kids
- 4–10 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2001

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Pickles to Penguins is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players and ages 6 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Simultaneous Action Selection.
From the Manufacturer Imagination Pickles to Penguins Board Game, the totally new and hilarious party game where you need a fast hand, mind and mouth if you’re going to win. Take a deep breath and let the action and chaos begin. Two cards are turned over and placed alongside the center deck. These are the cards which all players will play to. Players frantically place cards from their own deck on top of either card, but they must say out loud an aspect of commonality between their card and the card in the center. For example: A train picture on a airplane picture “Modes of transport.” The first player to get rid of all their cards wins the game. 6 and above. Product Description Take a deep breath and let the action and chaos begin. The totally new and hilarious party game where you need a fast hand, mind and mouth if you're going to win. 2+ players Ages 6+
Pickles to Penguins 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 catalogue lists Pickles to 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.
Pickles to Penguins 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.
Pickles to Penguins belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management 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 catalogue lists Pickles to 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.