![]() The issue is when a public objective uses your preferred slice in a pie, other players will be incentivized to grab it, leaving less for you to score with. These have you trying to acquire the most of a certain slice of pie. Speaking of the objectives, the only one I wasn’t a fan of was were the hidden cards. Since all but one objective card is public, you have to watch your opponents’ pies to make sure they won’t be taking the slices you need, and maybe even to do a little hate drafting if you can. So not only do you have to be cognizant as to what piece you want to grab and when, but you also need to be aware of what your opponents are doing. Since you have to build out your pies in a circle, you can’t just grab pieces willy-nilly as placement matters. ![]() There will be quite a few different ways to score points in the game.ĭespite its light ruleset, there is still some decision making that has to be made in the game. As long as they can understand the need to grab a strawberry slice over a kiwi one, they should be able to enjoy Piece of Pie. The friendly and delicious theme make this an excellent one to play with your kids as the rules are simple enough for just about any young one to pick up. The rules for Piece of Pie are fairly light, making this one an ideal filler game or, more likely, a family game. Once you have drafted 8 slices, the game ends and it’s time to score. There is a set of scoring objectives that revolve around set collection (ie: have one of each shape), slice placement (two matching slices next to each other), flavor combinations (have a strawberry slice between two different slices), and your secret perfect piece card (have as many of this type of slice as possible). The game ends after all players have completed their 8-slice pie. In the same manner, all slices added to your personal pie must be added next to an existing one. Once a slice has been taken from a pie, subsequent pieces must be taken from a slice adjacent to an empty space… you don’t take slices from a pie in random spots you monster. On a player’s turn, they must take a slice from one of the central pies and add it to their own personal one. Players earn points for a set of public objectives and also a secret one. Each player will be assembling a pie of 8 slices, trying to earn the most points. Is Piece of Pie a fun game to play as an after-dinner snack? Let’s find out. But once you have satisfied your sweet tooth, it’s time to sit down and play. Blueberries, strawberries and even some kiwi will be testing your resolve to keep playing and not head over to the refrigerator to hunt for some leftover dessert. Forgive me if they hurt your eyes.One look at Piece of Pie from Blue Orange Games and you can’t help but have a craving for a slice. I’d been feeling entirely too serious and needed a little pick-me-up. Note: I should warn you that I’m was in a colorful, zippy mood last night when I whipped this up, so I went over the top with color and contrast for these photos. We’ll worry about that tomorrow… or at least, on November 25. * The author of this post is not responsible for the formation of saddle bags and love handles, which will result in 93% of cases. I began tasting it at Thanksgiving dinner about ten years ago-that would have been right around the time I was experiencing some violent surge in pregnancy or lactation hormones, so my appetite probably demanded it-and slowly but surely, it’s skyrocketed to the very top of my all-time favorite pies on this earth.ĭo you love pecan pie as much as I? Or are you among the unfortunate humans who has never tried pecan pie? I know you’re out there, and if you’re listening, please, please listen to me: make it this Thanksgiving. ![]() Miracle Whip, bananas, and tea aside, I’ll be forever thankful that pecan pie has been successfully marked off the list. ![]() But as an adult, I’m able not to dwell on the negatives in my life. I liked potato chip sandwiches.Īnd anyway, Miracle Whip, bananas and tea still give me nightmares. And Miracle Whip, bananas, and tea gave me nightmares. It was in the long list of dishes and ingredients that I truly thought would kill me if I tasted them. I used to be scared of pecan pie when I was a little girl. ![]()
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