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Pearls (2019)

2–6 players · 15 min · age 6+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
15 min
Age
6+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 6+ who like card game games — light complexity, plays in 15 min.

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About Pearls

In Pearls, players dive for valuable pearls, then try to sell them at local markets. You either collect or score pearl cards of the same color (and value) on your turn. Cards with higher value score more points, but are less common. Pearls with lower value may seem weaker at first, but if you score a larger quantity of cards at once, you receive a necklace card with bonus points, if available. With a hand limit of ten cards, however, this requires clever hand management and t

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Mechanics: Hand Management, Market, Set Collection · Designer: Christian Fiore, Knut Happel

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Pearls FAQ

How many players is Pearls?
Pearls plays with 2–6 players, ages 6 and up.
How long does Pearls take to play?
A game of Pearls takes 15 min, at light complexity (1.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Pearls any good?
Pearls rates 6.5/10 from 333 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / nautical game built around hand management, market, set collection.