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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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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. The first penguins are placed in the bottom row (obviously), but once two penguins are adjacent, a penguin matching the color of either of those penguins can be placed on top of them; e.g., either a red o…
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Mechanics: Hand Management, Pattern Building · Designer: Reiner Knizia
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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.