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Nectar
2017
Rules assistance for Nectar
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Nectar
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Nectar is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Xīn Mào and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
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About the game
For generations, witch doctors have tried to make a resurrection potion. Attempting a variety of herbs, insects, minerals and liquids to construct a potion to vitalize life. The result was called “NECTAR” . The “NECTAR” refers to a hand card and element collection game allowing 2-4 players to play at the same time. In the game, players play as witch doctors to construct a formula by utilizing all available resources to develop a potion in the sacrificial stage. The players who can formulate the most highly purified potion will win the game. This is an unprecedented world of wonders, in which imagination and wisdom will become your catalyst. The best part of the game is that you can mix different tools and materials from the fantasy world to produce unexpected results. If you love imagining the world and would like to escape from the dull real life for a little while, or just want to have some fun with your family, friends and neighbors, the “NECTAR” is the best choice for you. The fire is rising, while the witch doctor is formulating the valuable “NECTAR”. At the start of the game, each player draws 6 cards. Players will place one card each from the deck into the sacrificial pot. Players then take turns, placing one to two cards from their hand on the board. When all the cards between two sacrificial pots satisfy the necessary condition, the collection of cards will be put into the discard pile and the player will gain one point. These conditions include: 1. A total of five basic kind of medical ingredients: toads, snails, spiders, mushrooms, and skulls. 2. Gather four of the same basic medical ingredients 3. Potency level or 11 or above If the results conform to several scoring rules at the same time, an extra point will be awarded. Players can also use token and prop cards to change the situation in the game.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Gamdow Games
Questions and answers
Nectar supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The catalogue lists Nectar for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Nectar has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Nectar belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Nectar are: Xīn Mào. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Nectar as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.