
- BGG rank
- BGG #735
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Brian Boru: High King of Ireland
- 3–5 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2021

2026
Rules assistance for Pebbles
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Pebbles is a board game released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Isaac Vega and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Movement, and Trick-taking.
Control the ice, collect pebbles, and find love in this chilly area-control game of the heart for two to four players. Play cards to both win hands AND strategically outmaneuver your foes on the frozen tundra board. Will your clever play win you the love and pebbles needed for victory, or will you be pushed aside by a more worthy rival? How to Play On Your Turn Play a card to try and win a trick and gain a love token. - Starting player establishes lead suit - Highest value of the lead suit card wins the trick - You do NOT have to follow suit! Take two actions … - Place a unit on a space matching the number of your played card - Use a power of your played card - The Scurry suit (carriage icon) allows you to move up to two units 1 or 2 tiles each - The Court suit (heart icon) allows you to place 1 of your penguin units or one pebble token that contains 2 or more penguins - The Collect suit (diamond icon) allows you to place 1 pebble token on any tile - The Push suit allows you to choose a tile where you have a penguin and you may move 1 of each player's penguins there to adjacent tiles - Go Fishing for a new card from the card row and gain a bonus fish token Gain victory points by … - Controlling spaces and territories - Owning Love Tokens and Fish Tokens
Pebbles 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 listed playing time for Pebbles is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Pebbles 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.
Pebbles has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Pebbles belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Movement, and Trick-taking. 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 Pebbles are: Isaac Vega. 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 Pebbles 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.