- BGG rating
- 6.9
Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants – Mini-Expansion
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,550
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants
2017
Rules assistance for Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants
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- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants
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Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Scott Almes and its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
From the publisher: It's a perfect day for a picnic! The park fills with families, spreading their blankets, and setting out colourful plates loaded with delicious treats. But there has never been a picnic without uninvited guests ... ANTS!! In Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants, players are competing ant colonies trying to steal the best plates of food from the picnic blankets. In this 2-4 player, dice-rolling dexterity game, the dice are your ants. Roll them onto the picnic cards, trying to get the most ants onto the best foods. Different custom dice at your disposal represent your industrious Workers, speedy Scouts, and sturdy Soldiers. At the end of the day, the colony that has arranged their stolen plates to best satisfy the whims of the Queen will earn the most points and win the game.
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Questions and answers
Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants 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 listed playing time for Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants is 20–30 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 Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants 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.
Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Dice, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Dice Rolling. 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 Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants are: Scott Almes. 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 Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants 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.