Pick Picknic

What to Expect

In Pick Picknic, players collect food for their poultry on various farms using cards representing chickens, ducks, geese, and foxes. Players use dice rolls and simultaneous action choices to gather corn and feed their birds while avoiding hungry foxes. The goal is to have the plumpest poultry and the most nutritious corn by the end. The game blends quick dice rolling with tactical hand management in a family-friendly theme.

Who Is This Game For?

Pick Picknic is a family game suitable for children aged 8 and up, but enjoyable for adults as well. With a short playtime of about 20 minutes, it's ideal for casual gamers and families seeking an easy-to-learn, quick card game. No prior experience is necessary due to its simple rules.

How It Works

Players simultaneously select actions (Simultaneous Action Selection) influenced by dice rolls (Dice Rolling). They manage their hands of cards (Hand Management) to collect food for their poultry while avoiding foxes. The interplay of these mechanics creates a fast-paced game where timing and card use matter. The player with the most fed poultry and corn wins.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Stefan Dorra, Pick Picknic is part of The Chicken Family of Zoch series and a remake of Razzia with a poultry theme. It stands out by combining dice rolling and hand management in a child-friendly setting that appeals also to adults.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game takes place on various poultry farms where chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys compete for food, while clever foxes try to catch them. The theme is animal-focused and suitable for children.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on managing your hand well and watch what other players do to make the best use of your actions.

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Fazit

Pick Picknic is recommended for families and beginners looking for a quick, accessible card game with some tactical depth. It's less suited for players seeking complex gameplay.