Cheeky Monkey
2–6 players • 15 min • ages 6+
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Playing time
- 15 min
- Age
- 6+
How it plays
Cheeky Monkey plays 2–6 players, takes about 15 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 6 and up.
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Where it came from
Cheeky Monkey is a lighthearted push-your-luck card game originally published by Kosmos in 2007. It was designed by the renowned German game designer Reiner Knizia, a figure celebrated for his ability to distill complex strategic concepts into accessible, family-friendly mechanics. The game was developed during a period when the German board game industry was seeing significant international expansion, reflecting a shift toward titles that offered quick, engaging sessions for players of all ages.
The game is characterized by its simple premise, involving a bag of plastic animal tokens and a track for scoring. Players take turns drawing tokens to collect sets, though they must decide when to bank their treasures before a cheeky monkey forces them to lose their turn. The artwork and design lean into a whimsical, colorful aesthetic, which helped it become a staple in casual gaming circles and a frequent recommendation for introductory tabletop collections.
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About Cheeky Monkey
Cheeky Monkey is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–6 players • 15 min • ages 6+. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Cheeky Monkey?
Cheeky Monkey is a board game for 2–6 players, running about 15 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Cheeky Monkey for?
Cheeky Monkey is built for 2–6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Cheeky Monkey take to play?
A game of Cheeky Monkey is listed at about 15 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Cheeky Monkey for?
Cheeky Monkey lists a minimum age of 6. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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