Pickomino
2–7 players • 20 min • ages 8+ • Reiner Knizia
- Designer
- Reiner Knizia
- Publisher
- Zoch Verlag
- Players
- 2–7 players
- Playing time
- 20 min
- Age
- 8+
How it plays
Pickomino plays 2–7 players, takes about 20 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Where it came from
Pickomino was published by Zoch Verlag in 2005, designed by the prolific German game designer Reiner Knizia. The game is a push-your-luck dice-rolling affair themed around chickens attempting to secure worm-filled tiles from a central collection. It emerged during a period when Knizia was successfully translating complex mathematical probabilities into accessible, family-friendly tabletop experiences.
The visual identity of the game was crafted to be whimsical and engaging, featuring artwork that emphasizes the farmyard aesthetic. Its design philosophy centers on a risk-reward mechanic where players must decide whether to stop rolling and claim a tile or continue to press their luck, risking a 'bust' that results in losing their turn. The game was well-received by the board gaming community, earning a nomination for the Spiel des Jahres in 2005 and establishing itself as a staple of the light, casual gaming genre.
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About Pickomino
Pickomino is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–7 players • 20 min • ages 8+ • Reiner Knizia. 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 Pickomino?
Pickomino is a board game for 2–7 players, running about 20 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 Pickomino for?
Pickomino is built for 2–7 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Pickomino take to play?
A game of Pickomino is listed at about 20 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Pickomino for?
Pickomino lists a minimum age of 8. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Pickomino?
Pickomino was designed by Reiner Knizia. It's published by Zoch Verlag.
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