The Penguin Ultimatum

Published 2003

A card-laying game (like a tile-laying game, but with cards) in which players are throwing a party for penguins. Cards are either Penguin Guests or the Entertainers that perform for them. Each turn, a player must add one penguin to the party grid and may also claim any penguin as his own. As Entertainer Cards become sufficiently surrounded, the Entertainers perform, and there is a scoring round. Players who own penguins that enjoyed the performance get points. Importantly, the player who scored -- but scored the fewest points -- gets to keep the Entertainer Card. This card can be turned in to break a Penguin Placement rule during the game, or saved for potential bonus points at the end. The game ends when the Entertainers run out, which takes about 45 minutes at most. It is designed to work equally well for 2, 3, or 4 players.

Mechanics

Area Control / Area Influence Area Majority / Influence Set Collection Tile Placement

Categories

Abstract Strategy Animals Card Game Humor Puzzle

Designers

Jim Doherty

Publishers

Eight Foot Llama
The Penguin Ultimatum

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.84/5
Year
2003
BGG Rating
6.20
BGG Rank
#11249
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

The Penguin Ultimatum supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of The Penguin Ultimatum takes about 45 minutes.
The Penguin Ultimatum has a complexity rating of 1.84/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for The Penguin Ultimatum is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
The Penguin Ultimatum has a rating of 6.20/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 268 ratings. It is ranked #11249 overall.
The Penguin Ultimatum was designed by Jim Doherty. It was published in 2003.