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Penguin (2007)

2–6 players · 20 min · age 8+ · ★ 4.6 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
20 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
4.6/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 8+ who like action / dexterity games — light complexity, plays in 20 min.

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Penguin board game box cover

About Penguin

Penguin is a fast-paced game in which players stack colored plastic penguins that they draw at random from a bag at the start of the game. Players keep their penguins behind screens so that no one knows who has which colors. On a turn, a player adds a penguin to the pyramid.

Penguin box

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Action / DexterityAnimals

Mechanics: Hand Management, Pattern Building · Designer: Reiner Knizia

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Penguin FAQ

How many players is Penguin?
Penguin plays with 2–6 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Penguin take to play?
A game of Penguin takes 20 min, at light complexity (1.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Penguin any good?
Penguin rates 4.6/10 from 492 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a action / dexterity / animals game built around hand management, pattern building.