Pumafiosi Review: Fierce Trick-Taking Competition

[@andrewd118]

I'm a bit surprised no reference was made to the fact that this was released as part of a "trilogy" of lite, short Knizia games. Early reviews and impressions seemed to put this one as the weakest of the trilogy. For me personally, this is my favorite of the bunch. It's a bit longer and a bit more involved in getting everyone around the table to understand what's happening than the other two, but I think has maybe a bit more legs. The other two are also pretty solid, even liter games ("Hot Lead" and "Soda Smugglers"). I'll be curious if you guys do a review of those how those stack up for you. (For my game groups Hot Lead always seems to be the popular one--and Soda Smugglers is more popular for younger players/rowdier game nights--and yet I quietly continue to try to push Pumafiosi every time.) All in all, fantastic production and game choices from a new publisher who looks to have a bright future ahead of them.

[@BitewingGames]

I am in the same boat with my family. Hot Lead and Soda Smugglers make it to the table often, but I have a harder time getting Pumafiosi played. Glad to hear you enjoy it. And I too would love to see dice tower compare them side by side.

[@MohamadSobh]

This is excellent, can't wait to try the other two in the trilogy (Hot Lead and Soda Smugglers).

[@soogymoogi]

Playing this alongside Meowmeow Mia would make for an interesting theme night.

[@JasonLaw29]

Some resemblance to Voodoo Prince (except in that one you're trying to place second for the whole hand/round) but I think I like the multi-suit structure in that one more. Not sure I like the open feeling the one suit structure bring in (some resemblance to Little Devils here). I tend to like the tighter and more precise trick taking games.

[@palacsintaz]

Any thoughts of this game vs 6nimmt? Quite different rules obviously seems like like they would have similar feels: trying to come in at the right place, not too low, not too high.

[@Sajatzsiraf]

I hope there will be 100 Felinia callouts in this one.

[@meravl7615]

This sounds really interesting.

[@JorWat25]

Rooster Booster is from 2004, by the way.

[@ConeDefense]

Appreciate the review! That said, I hope that purple table mat doesn’t get used often. That was brutal on the eyes.