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Picky Pixie
2023
Rules assistance for Picky Pixie
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- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Picky Pixie
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Picky Pixie is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Elizabeth Hargrave and its main mechanics are Communication Limits and Induction.
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About the game
Pixies – those diminutive winged creatures from fairy tales – are a rare sight in our world. Who knew they had so many dietary restrictions? Befriend one by figuring out its favorite foods! In each round of Picky Pixie, a different player takes the role of the pixie, setting the rules for what they will or will not eat, whether based on number of flowers, even or odd numbering, color, or type. They start by drawing two flower cards, each of which has two groups of flowers on each side, then places one group on a card by the YES side of the pixie card and a group on the other card by the NO side. On a turn, a player draws the top flower card, chooses a group on it, then the pixie places it visibly by the YES or NO side of its card. Any player may call for a guess after this turn. If they do, the pixie draws a flower card from the deck and places it next to them to track the number of guesses, then each player writes down and reveals their guess. If anyone is correct, the round ends, with the correct guesser scoring 1 point for every two cards remaining in the deck and the pixie scoring 2 points per guess. If no one is correct, the next player takes their turn, with players taking turns until someone guesses correctly or the deck has fewer than two cards remaining. After everyone has been pixie once, whoever has scored the most points wins.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Matagot
- Button Shy
Questions and answers
Picky Pixie supports 2–5 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 Picky Pixie 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 Picky Pixie 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.
Picky Pixie has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Picky Pixie belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Communication Limits and Induction. 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 Picky Pixie are: Elizabeth Hargrave. 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 Picky Pixie 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.