Pickomino*

Pickomino is a lively, dice-based game by renowned designer Reiner Knizia, suitable for players aged 8 and up. It involves a mix of luck and strategy, centered around chickens trying to acquire fried worms.

Gameplay Overview

  • Objective: Players aim to collect fried worm tiles for their chickens.
  • Dice Rolling Mechanism: Each turn involves rolling dice, setting aside dice of a single value, and continuing to roll the remaining dice.
  • Risk and Reward: Players must decide when to stop rolling and take a tile or risk busting and losing a tile.
  • Consequences of Busting: Busting not only means losing your last tile but also turning the highest tile face-down, making it unavailable.

Unique Features

  • Accessibility: The game includes English rules in its German edition from Zoch.
  • Edition Variants: Different editions, like the Dutch Jakkie & Bak Collection and the German Chicken Family of Zoch, offer varied thematic experiences.

Conclusion

Pickomino offers a fun and engaging experience, combining elements of chance with tactical decisions. It's an ideal choice for family game nights and for players who enjoy light-hearted, fast-paced games with a blend of luck and strategy.

Nominated for 4 awards.

⭐️ Nominated for Kinderspiel des Jahres 2005

  • 2 - 7 Players
  • 20 Minutes
  • 8+ years old
  • Immediately playable

We like Pickomino so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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