# Pearls

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 6.5
- **BGG Rank**: #6159
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: 1.07 / 5
- **Designers**: Christian Fiore, Knut Happel
- **Artists**: Fiore GmbH, Irina Pechenkina
- **Publishers**: ABACUSSPIELE, 999 Games, GP Games, Lautapelit.fi, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Oya, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
- **Categories**: Card Game, Nautical
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Market, Set Collection

## Verdict
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.Quick and easy to learnEngaging strategic decisionsCharming and relaxing themeGreat for beginnersDecent replayabilityLimited player interactionCan be repetitive long-termLuck of the draw influencesRECOMMENDED

## Description
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!

## FAQ
### How many players can participate in Pearls?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.

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