- BGG rank
- BGG #10,287
- BGG rating
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Chiseled
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- 15–30 min
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Pigment
2017
Rules assistance for Pigment
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–3 players
- 15–20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Pigment
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Pigment is a board game released in 2017 for 1–3 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Michael Epstein and its main mechanics are Modular Board and Worker Placement.
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About the game
You are Master Painters of the Renaissance! ...Or you would be, if you had some paints! Send your two Apprentices to gather and trade Pigments in the crowded and ever-evolving Bazaar for your works. Each Bazaar Card has two useful effects to choose from, but each Apprentice can only use one each turn. Fetch Subjects to paint with your Pigments, and receive powerful Premier Piece Effects from the completed works. Fill your gallery first to win! ~ Pigment is a fast, minimalist worker placement game for 1-3 players from Copper Frog Games LLC.
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Questions and answers
Pigment supports 1–3 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 Pigment is 15–20 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 Pigment 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.
Pigment has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Pigment belongs to these categories: Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Modular Board and Worker Placement. 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 Pigment are: Michael Epstein. 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 Pigment 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.