# Pantone: The Game

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #6256
- **Players**: 2-20 (Best with: 6)
- **Duration**: 10-20 min
- **Weight**: 1.09 / 5
- **Designers**: Scott Rogers (II)
- **Publishers**: Cryptozoic Entertainment, Don't Panic Games, Gen-X Games (GenX)
- **Categories**: Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Party Game
- **Mechanics**: Pattern Recognition, Team-Based Game

## Verdict
Perfect for parties and large groups who love pop culture and visual challenges.Super fast and fluid dynamicsSupports massive groups of up to 20 peopleElegant and modern component designStimulates abstraction and creativityRelies on pop culture knowledgeSome characters may be obscureRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ever imagined trying to depict Batman or Marilyn Monroe using nothing but colored squares? That's exactly the madness of Pantone: The Game! Here, creativity and visual perception are everything. In each round, one player takes on the role of the artist and chooses a secret character. The challenge? Represent this person using only the Pantone color swatch cards. No drawing, no miming, just the psychology of colors to make the others guess who the celebrity is.

The game starts with each player receiving four character cards. To ensure no one gets stuck with someone they don't know, you can discard one card and keep the three you're most comfortable with. When it's your turn to be the artist, you build your 'color mosaic' and the other players try to guess. If the group is struggling and no one can figure it out, hints are provided at the start of the next round. But be careful: the more hints given, the fewer points the artist and the guessing player receive. It's that classic balance between being a color genius or needing a nudge to avoid scoring zero.

Victory goes to whoever accumulates the most points after everyone has acted as the artist three times. With elegant components and a super fluid dynamic, the game can accommodate anything from a couple to a massive party of 20 people. It's the perfect choice for those looking for something fast, visual, and capable of sparking funny arguments like 'how on earth does this shade of blue represent Superman?'. The box includes 132 character cards and 60 color swatches, including a practical tray to organize your selections. It's an exercise in abstraction that turns visual perception into a fun and competitive race.

## FAQ
### Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are super simple, and you can explain them to your group in under 5 minutes.

### How many people can play?
It's extremely versatile, working well from 2 up to 20 players.

### How long does a game last?
It's quite quick, usually between 10 and 20 minutes, depending on the group size.

### Do I need to be a pop culture expert to play?
It helps, but since you can discard characters you don't know at the start, the game remains accessible to most.

### What's in the box?
You get 132 character cards, 60 color swatch cards, and a handy tray to organize your colors.

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