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Pico

Players

2-3

Time

?-?

Age

8+

Weight

1.2

Rating

5.73

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.6

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Pico has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players must frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is a lower emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

Pico has a high replayability score due to its strong variability in gameplay, strategic depth, and adaptability to different player counts. The game offers different experiences each time it is played, with expansions available to add new content and gameplay elements. Players have room to improve their strategy over time, and the game scales well with different numbers of players. While it may not be the easiest game to learn, it offers a rewarding and engaging experience for those willing to invest the time to understand its depth.

Luck profile

Pico has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements such as dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have some ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game relies on a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with neither element dominating the outcome.

Overview

Second-guessing game with just 11 cards in the deck. Players select cards simultaneously; high card wins unless it's more than twice the opponent's play. Losing card is returned to its owner's hand, while the winning card is scored. Card distribution is slightly different than that of Pico 2. Pico cards run 2-10, 13 and 16. The later version, Pico 2, sees the cards run 4-13, 16. Re-implemented by: Pico 2

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Credits

Designers

2
Doris Matthäus Frank Nestel

Artists

1
Doris Matthäus

Publishers

1
Doris & Frank