Pongo

2026 · BGG
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0.00
Bayes rating
0.00
Weight
0.00 (Light)
Players
1-4
Playtime
40 min
Ratings count
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Description

A card game of clever plays and tough calls. Win the best cards, then choose: save them for later or go all in. Every move counts. Every card matters. Why Pongo? Pongo is the genus of the orangutan. The game is about orangutans in the wild. The 4 suits are: orangutan, branches (representing nest-building), figs, and durians (their two favorite foods). Each round, players gain cards through the I-split-you-choose mechanic, then spend them in a bid. Saving cards can pay off, as later rounds are worth more points. Turn order matters: playing last gives perfect information and unlocks powerful wild card plays. Every card counts, especially when majorities are scored at the end. And with a twist on wild cards, choosing when to play or hold can change everything. —description from the publisher

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Auction & bidding Card play & hand management Drafting
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Set collection & pattern building

Game type

Card game Board game

What it’s about

Adventure & exploration Nature, animals & the environment

Publishers

Giddy Game Studios

Designers

Lance Schricke