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Pecking Order (1998)

2 players · 20 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
20 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.4/10

Best for 2 players aged 8+ who like animals games — light complexity, plays in 20 min.

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About Pecking Order

The original version of Pecking Order is played with standard cards - one suit for each player and another to represent 13 perches. Players take turns playing a card at a perch; if a card is played where there is an opposing card, the lower card is discarded, with ties going to the defender. Only one of the cards is revealed - if the defender is already revealed the attacker remains hidden, otherwise the attacker is revealed. The only other rule is that the ace beats the king…

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Mechanics: Auction/Bidding · Designer: Richard Garfield

Players: 2P

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Pecking Order FAQ

How many players is Pecking Order?
Pecking Order plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 8 and up.
How long does Pecking Order take to play?
A game of Pecking Order takes 20 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Pecking Order any good?
Pecking Order rates 6.4/10 from 882 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a animals / bluffing game built around auction/bidding.