# Wonder Tales

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: #4663
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 15-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.60 / 5
- **Designers**: John Kean
- **Artists**: Marty Cobb
- **Publishers**: Button Shy, Matagot
- **Categories**: Card Game, Fantasy, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Set Collection, Square Grid, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you love fast card games with a strategic spatial twist, this micro‑game will become your new favorite.Card and tile comboDynamic quick gridsTwo‑player gameplayFew cards onlySimple rulesHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Picture yourself in an old library where fairy‑tale books are scattered like torn pages. In *Wonder Tales*, each card represents a classic character, but with two faces: one in each color you control. The goal is to gather sets of adjacent characters and colors, creating combinations that score points. The board is a square grid that changes shape each round, forcing you to adapt your tile‑placement strategy. You and your opponent take turns placing cards on the shared space, revealing the face that matches your color. When the grid is full, scoring begins: points are awarded for groups of characters that sit side by side, for columns of colors, and for lines of matching characters. With only 17 cards, every move matters; the quick playtime (15‑30 minutes) and simple rules make it a perfect micro‑game for short sessions. Set collection mechanics blend with tile placement, delivering a game that demands spatial awareness and timing. If you enjoy card games that also require spatial thinking, *Wonder Tales* will surprise you. Its fairy‑tale aesthetic combined with agile gameplay makes this title a treat for those looking for something light yet strategic in a two‑player setting.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
The game is designed exclusively for two players.

### What is the average game length?
Each game lasts between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on player experience.

### What are the main components?
17 double‑sided cards, a square grid board that changes shape, and scoring tokens.

### Does the game have difficulty?
Yes, the set‑collection and tile‑placement mechanics require strategic focus, but the rules are straightforward.

### Can you play solo?
No, the base game does not include a solo mode; expansions may add it.

### How much does the fairy‑tale theme influence gameplay?
The game features classic fairy‑tale characters, but the core focus is on strategy.