Pearls is that card game that catches you by surprise: easy to learn, but with a strategic layer that makes you think every turn. Perfect for anyone looking for a quick and fun filler, with interesting decisions about when to risk and when to secure your points. It's a light hand management and set collection challenge, ideal for a relaxed game night with friends.
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Highlights
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Quick and easy to learn
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Engaging strategic decisions
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Charming and relaxing theme
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Great for beginners
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Decent replayability
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Keep in mind
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Limited player interaction
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Can be repetitive long-term
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Luck of the draw influences
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About the game
What you do in a play session
In *Pearls*, you become a clever diver in search of precious pearls, aiming to sell them in the most lucrative markets! Each turn, you face a crucial decision: either you collect pearl cards of the same color and value, adding them to your hand, or you score these cards, moving them to your scoring pile. Sounds simple, right? But the strategy lies in the details!
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Best player count
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2–6 players
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How many players can participate in Pearls? expand_more
Pearls is a flexible game that can be played by 2 to 6 players, making it a great option for different group sizes.
What is the average duration of a Pearls game? expand_more
A game of Pearls is quite quick! It usually lasts between 15 and 20 minutes, perfect to fit between larger games or for a quick session.
Is Pearls a complex game? Who is it suitable for? expand_more
No, Pearls is super light! With a BGG weight of 1.0667, it's considered a low-complexity game, ideal for beginners, families, and anyone looking for a fun and accessible filler.
What are the main components of the game? expand_more
The game primarily consists of pearl cards of different colors and values, as well as necklace cards that grant bonus points. It's a compact and easy-to-carry card game.
What is the ultimate goal in Pearls? expand_more
The goal is simple: be the player with the highest total score at the end of the game. You earn points for the pearls and necklaces you managed to score, but you lose points for cards left in your hand!
Is there any player interaction? expand_more
Interaction is indirect. You don't attack other players, but your choice of cards in the market can influence what others can pick up, creating a subtle and strategic tension.
