Pickomino Deluxe (aka Heckmeck Deluxe)

Great game! My partner and i have already played it many times and it's fun to the last play.

You really do need to play until the last tile is collected because impossible to predict the outcome! P

This is a great example of a game that bridges the gap between older mainstream games and modern board games. It’s quick to play, easy to reach and has enough push-your-luck decisions to keep it interesting. A solid, family weight choice from Dr. Knizia.

I brought out this game at a Superbowl party. it was a great distraction for those uninterested in the football game or in the other board/card games going on. The game packs up easily in its tin and the game pieces are very durable. Not much strategy involved, but does appeal to gamers who like "push your luck" games.

This has become an essential game in our collection - everyone we've introduced it to has enjoyed it. It's light, plays pretty quick, and is very easy to teach to non-gamers which means it get's requested quite a bit. The press-your-luck aspect is fun and provides some "wow!" moments when someone gets the exact roll they needed or gets the number they need to take the top tile from the person that is just about to win. We've seen huge swings in scoring and epic come backs from those who seemed out of the game early.

This deluxe version should include the "Heckmeck Extrawurm" expansion which adds a little bit more complexity and variety. We've gotten to where we always play with the expansion now and it really doesn't make it all that much more difficult to teach. It's a really nice filler!