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Plucky Penguins
2018
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- 2–8 players
- 30–45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Plucky Penguins is a board game released in 2018 for 2–8 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Giulio Vezzani, Alessandro Smaniotto, Roberto Vaccher, and Edoardo Vergani and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination.
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About the game
Plucky Penguins is an easy to play, funny and fast competitive party game. Each penguin’s goal is to survive to all the dangers and become the new leader of Elfishado, the legendary frozen island said to be the richest one in the whole Polo. Think fast to avoid being eaten by the walrus or the orcas, or being knocked out by other penguins! Before starting the game every players receive one character with its peculiar ability. At the beginning of their turn, each player draws an action card, can move up to two times, collect fish, and play the number of cards he/she wants. When all player have completed their turn ,the walrus moves towards the nearest penguin. Players in dangerous situations needs to draw event cards to see what happen. Think fast to avoid being eaten by the walrus or the orcas, outsmart the other players and become the next penguin leader! For 2-8 players, ages 8 and up. 30-45 minutes playtime.
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Questions and answers
Plucky Penguins supports 2–8 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 Plucky Penguins is 30–45 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 Plucky Penguins 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.
Plucky 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.
Plucky Penguins belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination. 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 Plucky Penguins are: Giulio Vezzani, Alessandro Smaniotto, Roberto Vaccher, and Edoardo Vergani. 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 Plucky 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.