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Penguin Trap(2017)
Games like Penguin Trap
Looking for games like Penguin Trap? It's quick to teach and quick to play, easy to get to the table on any night — built on deciding how far to press before it all comes apart. This page rounds up 12 of the closest alternatives, scored on mechanical overlap with the original (45%), complexity match (35%), and player-count fit (20%), then weighted by BoardGameGeek community ratings so every pick is one players genuinely rate. The strongest matches come first; the further down you go, the more a game trades exact overlap for a fresh take on the same core appeal.
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Sink N' Sand(2022)
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Yeti in My Spaghetti(2015)
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Make a Mess: Holy Cat Edition(2017)
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Holmes' Horror Hotel(2019)
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That's Not Lemonade(2018)
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Pan T'es Mort(2013)
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Moneybags(2018)
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Peasant Buffet(2015)
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Dread Draw(2017)
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Karate Fight(2014)
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