
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,418
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Blorg in the Midwest
- 1 player
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Pentaquark: Colliders (Kickstarter edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Pentaquark: Colliders (Kickstarter edition) is an expansion for Pentaquark released in 2016 for 1 player, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mike Mullins and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Colliders is a 3-card micro-expansion for Pentaquark that brings a new level of complexity to the game. One of three condition cards are drawn the beginning of the game to aid you in your efforts. This entry is for the Kickstarter edition, which contains ALICE, ATLAS and LHCb Colliders.
Pentaquark: Colliders (Kickstarter edition) supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Pentaquark: Colliders (Kickstarter edition) is 15–30 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 Pentaquark: Colliders (Kickstarter edition) for ages 12 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.
Pentaquark: Colliders (Kickstarter edition) belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Pentaquark: Colliders (Kickstarter edition) are: Mike Mullins. 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 Pentaquark: Colliders (Kickstarter edition) as an expansion for Pentaquark. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Pentaquark to use it. Check that your edition of Pentaquark is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.