# Heckmeck Junior ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2010 - **BGG Rating**: 6.1 - **BGG Rank**: #9538 - **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 20 min - **Weight**: 1.16 / 5 - **Designers**: Reiner Knizia - **Artists**: Doris Matthäus - **Publishers**: 999 Games, Mercurio, Zoch Verlag - **Categories**: Animals, Children's Game, Dice - **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck ## Verdict Looking for a quick and fun dice game for the kids? Heckmeck Junior is the perfect choice!Easy to learn and playLight and fun themeFast-paced and dynamicGreat for introductionsPure luck of the diceLimited strategic depthHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description The younger crowd can finally join the fun! Heckmeck Junior brings all the enjoyment of Pick-omino, but with a perfect twist for the little ones. Forget numbers on the dice; here, you need to roll juicy ingredients to assemble the best chicken burger. Cucumbers, cheese, and ketchup – everything to make your chicken wings flutter with joy! The goal is to become the Worm King of the Day by collecting the tastiest ingredients for your Mac Heck. If your favorite delicacy is already on the grill, no worries: you can snag it from other players' plates. The main difference from the adult version is that the dice feature food symbols instead of numbers, and the scoring tiles have smaller, easy-to-add numbers. It's a dice-rolling, push-your-luck game that guarantees laughs and a bit of tension with every roll. Perfect for introducing kids to the world of board games with a lighthearted and guaranteed fun experience. ## FAQ ### How many players can participate? Heckmeck Junior is for 2 to 5 players. It's great for smaller groups as well as larger families! ### How long does a game take? A game is quite quick, usually around 20 minutes. Perfect for not tiring out the little ones! ### Are the rules hard to learn? Not at all! The rules are super simple and designed for children. You can explain them in just a few minutes. ### What components are included in the box? The box includes 6 special dice with food symbols, scoring cards (the 'delicacies'), and a rulebook. ### Is it a good game for beginners? Absolutely! It's an excellent game to introduce children (and even adults!) to the world of board games, teaching about luck and simple decision-making. ### What's the difference compared to Pick-omino? Heckmeck Junior uses symbols on the dice instead of numbers and has lower scores on the cards, making everything more accessible for younger players. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 7.93 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=103257&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 10.78 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4781730&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 10.78 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4781731&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 11.23 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=2086157&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 11.29 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=439162&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 12.68 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3436104&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 14.19 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=2322433&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/4938/heckmeck-junior?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com