8.5
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Ludopedia
7.0
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BGG
Our Verdict
If you enjoy light planning games with a delicious tropical theme, Juicy Fruits will win you over! It's a quick optimization game where every move counts.
Highlights
- Light strategic planning
- Engaging tropical theme
- Fast-paced and dynamic
Keep in mind
- Can have low player interaction
- Sometimes repetitive decisions
- Luck in business draw
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Get ready to get your hands dirty (or rather, into the fruits!) in Juicy Fruits, a game where you manage your own island paradise and become the king of tropical fruits. The goal is simple: accumulate the most points, either by supplying ships arriving at your shore or by expanding your businesses with new constructions. Each turn, you slide a collector token along an unblocked path to grab juicy fruits – bananas, oranges, limes, pomegranates, and mangosteens. After harvesting, the decision is yours: fulfill the orders of ships blocking your valuable space or claim one of the available businesses before your opponents do? Be careful not to focus too much on the ships and miss the best business opportunities, nor get so excited about ventures that you forget to deliver the fruits. The game is a constant puzzle of movement optimization and timing, where every decision counts. Will you prioritize quick delivery or invest in businesses that might yield more in the future? The good news is that the game ends sooner if businesses are claimed quickly, which can be great for those in the lead! Juicy Fruits also offers an extra "juice factory" mode and four solo play options, ensuring the tropical fun never ends, whether you're playing alone or competing with friends. It's a light and strategic game, perfect for those who enjoy planning and watching their ideas bear fruit!
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Publisher
Deep Print Games, 999 Games, Albi, Capstone Games, Day Day Board Game, Games7Days, Gigamic, Hobby Japan, Maldito Games, Pegasus Spiele, PSC Games
Designer
Christian Stöhr
Artist
Annika Heller
What is the average playtime for Juicy Fruits?
A game of Juicy Fruits typically lasts between 20 and 50 minutes, depending on the number of players and how quickly decisions are made.
How many players can play?
The game is designed for 1 to 4 players. It works well both in solo mode and with more people at the table.
Is Juicy Fruits a complicated game to learn?
No, the rules are quite straightforward. The game has a medium weight (2.01 out of 5 on BGG), meaning it's easy to pick up but offers interesting strategic challenges.
What is the main objective of the game?
The goal is to accumulate the most points, which you primarily earn by supplying fruits to the ships arriving at your island and by building businesses.
What does 'sliding the collector token' mean?
It means you move your token in a straight line along the board's paths, stopping on a space to collect fruits. You cannot jump over other tokens or obstacles.
Are there different game modes available?
Yes! In addition to the main game, Juicy Fruits includes a 'juice factory' mode and four solo play modes, offering plenty of variety.
Is this a game for players who enjoy a lot of interaction?
The interaction is more indirect, focusing on grabbing businesses before others or optimizing your island. Don't expect a lot of direct conflict over space.