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The Penguin Ultimatum (2003)

2–4 players · 45 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
45 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.2/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About The Penguin Ultimatum

A card-laying game (like a tile-laying game, but with cards) in which players are throwing a party for penguins. Cards are either Penguin Guests or the Entertainers that perform for them. Each turn, a player must add one penguin to the party grid and may also claim any penguin as his own. As Entertainer Cards become sufficiently surrounded, the Entertainers perform, and there is a scoring round. Players who own penguins that enjoyed the performance get points. Importantly, th…

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Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Set Collection, Tile Placement · Designer: Jim Doherty

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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The Penguin Ultimatum FAQ

How many players is The Penguin Ultimatum?
The Penguin Ultimatum plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does The Penguin Ultimatum take to play?
A game of The Penguin Ultimatum takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Penguin Ultimatum any good?
The Penguin Ultimatum rates 6.2/10 from 259 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / animals game built around area majority / influence, set collection, tile placement.