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Piñatas is a trick-taking card game about trying to go out as late as possible without being the very last player. Players score points not based on their own tricks, but depending on how many tricks other players have accumulated when they score their third trick and drop out of the round.

77

The Verdict

based on 8 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
Fun, hilarious timing-based twist on trick-taking
Simple rules, welcoming to families and newcomers
Attractive production and charming theme
Good scoring tension and clean design
May lack longevity for regular rotation
Scoring can create uncatchable leaders
Instant 25-point ending divides critics
Scales poorly across player counts
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Board Game Animal, Board Game AnimalArticleTop List

“And Piñatas just takes the whole idea and puts it in one nice, clean little package. Again, a good one for the trick- takingakingheads out there, but at the same time, between the theme and between the easeof the rules, it's one that anybody could pick up.”

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Board Game Rundown, Board Game RundownVideo

The reviewer highlights Piñatas as a fast, engaging, and delightfully tense trick-taking game that packs plenty of strategic choices and clever timing into short sessions.

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The Dice Tower, The Dice TowerVideo

“I think it's very welcoming for that family environment, but I also don't feel like it's... it's too kidish.”(10:54)

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Meeple Mountain, Andrew LynchArticle

“At the bottom of everything, Piñatas feels like one of the least intentional trick-taking games I’ve ever played. It’s also one of the most fun. Pick up a stick and take a whack. I don’t think you’ll regret it.”

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I Slay the Dragon, FarmerLennyArticle

I think Piñata, while not perfect, is a fun, fast, tense, and ultimately satisfying two-player game that doesn’t outstay its welcome.

75
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Zatu GamesArticle

Pinatas Regular price $16.14 Regular price RRP: $22.49 Sale price $16.14

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BoardGameCo, BoardGameCoVideo

“It's a fun trick-taking game. I've enjoyed playing this one. That time mechanism is satisfying, but I do think it's one that for me personally doesn't have the longevity of many other trick-taking games.”(7:58)

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The Broken Meeple, The Broken MeepleVideo

“It does look great. It is simple to play and it does, you know, you know, act as a good introduction. So, it's produced nicely and has some lightheartedness to it, but if you take a couple of minutes just to think about the scoring system in this, that bit doesn't work and that spoils a lot of the enjoyment for me”(12:50)

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