Piranha Pedro (2004)
Piranha Pedro
Piranha Pedro is a board game designed by Jens-Peter Schliemann and published by Goldsieber, Asmodée Editions, and Kanga Games. The game was awarded the Essen Feather in 2005. The game’s main character is Pedro, who is stranded on a small island surrounded by water infested with piranhas. Each player has an identical hand of 12 cards, three of which move Pedro up, down, left, and right. The game board consists of a 15 x 11 square river area with a small island placed somewhere in the river. A total of 7 piranhas are placed on the board.
Why is Piranha Pedro Popular?
Piranha Pedro is a game of quick and simple bluff, with loads of excitement and tension. The game is popular because it is easy to learn and play, yet it requires strategic thinking and decision-making. The game’s unique theme and mechanics make it stand out from other board games.
Game Components of Piranha Pedro
– 1 game board
– 1 Pedro figure
– 7 piranha figures
– 12 movement cards per player
– 10 stones per player
Game Setup of Piranha Pedro
1. Place the game board on a flat surface.
2. Place the Pedro figure on the island in the center of the board.
3. Place the piranha figures on the board.
4. Each player takes 12 movement cards and 10 stones.
Gameplay Mechanics of Piranha Pedro
Each player chooses a card from their hand and places it face down in front of them. All players reveal their cards simultaneously. The starting player moves Pedro the number of spaces in the direction indicated on their card. The next player then moves Pedro, and so on, until all cards have been played, or a player is eaten by piranhas.
If a player moves Pedro onto a piranha, Pedro is eaten by that piranha.If a player moves Pedro off the grid on the board, Pedro drowns and is eaten by piranhas. If a player has no stones left, Pedro drowns, and the player whose card made Pedro drown takes one of the piranhas off the board, which counts as a point towards them.
Once a player drowns, all players discard their leftover stones, then check the cards they did not play. They receive one stone for each card they did not play.
Game Objective of Piranha Pedro
The objective of the game is to be the first player to score three points by collecting piranhas.
Player Experience
Piranha Pedro is a game of quick thinking and strategy. Players must decide which card to play based on their opponents’ moves and the location of the piranhas on the board. The game is easy to learn and play, making it suitable for players of all ages. The game’s unique theme and mechanics make it a fun and exciting experience for players.
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