Magpie

Lagniappe Games, Roll and Write Revolution · Board game · 2022

— Ludopedia 5.0 BGG 1–4 Solo 30–60 min

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5.0 rating BGG

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Our Verdict

RECOMMENDED

Magpie is for fans of collection games with shared chaos. The roll-and-write concept shines with secret strategies and area control. Perfect for groups who enjoy lighthearted play and unexpected interactions - like when someone steals your long-controlled territory. Solo mode is a fun bonus against a quirky NPC.

Highlights

Simple yet strategic mechanics
Controlled multiplayer chaos
Well-implemented solo mode

Keep in mind

Shared sheet may get messy
Unpredictable shiny scoring

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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Magpie, you're a thieving bird collecting park trinkets - sticks, eggs, worms, seeds, and shinies (because birds love sparkly stuff, right?). Each player has a secret bonus card defining how everyone scores certain collections. The twist? Roll dice and choose whether to destroy hexes for resources or mark your symbol to control areas. And shinies might give you positive OR negative points later. It gets delightfully chaotic with 4 players sharing one sheet - are your friends clever like crows or just flapping aimlessly? Includes solo mode against Martha Magpie, an NPC obsessed with glittery objects. Plays in 30-60 minutes with no text needed, just pencils and cunning.