
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,437
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Juices
- 2–10 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2019

2020
Rules assistance for Picnic
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Picnic is a board game released in 2020 for 1–9 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by David Amorin and Ramón Redondo and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Open Drafting.
Nobody likes to find chaos when going to prepare their Picnic, but this time it has happened. You find all your meals and tablecloths mixed... It's time to reorder them! Picnic is a game for 1 to 9 players where we will try to organize our picnic in the best possible way. Through a SmartDraft system (Implemented in the previous game 'Juices'), players will select their cards to put them in their playing area in such a way that they combine the largest possible number of elements, food and tablecloths. Picnic has several game modes and modules to add complexity and replayability: Objectives, placement systems, restrictions, ... Adapt your games as you wish! —description from the designer
Picnic supports 1–9 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 Picnic is 15 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 Picnic 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.
Picnic has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Picnic belongs to these categories: Card Game and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Open Drafting. 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 Picnic are: David Amorin and Ramón Redondo. 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 Picnic 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.