- BGG rank
- BGG #15,172
- BGG rating
- 6.7
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Pim Pam Pum
2023
Rules assistance for Pim Pam Pum
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- 4+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Pim Pam Pum
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Pim Pam Pum is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Maldón and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Matching, and Memory.
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About the game
To play Pim Pam Pum, lay out cards face down in a 3x4 grid. Each card features 1-3 monsters in some combination of colors: red, yellow, and blue. On a turn, roll the die, then flip up a card that reveals an animal of the same color. If you do, you can collect that card and end your turn, or you can flip up another card. As long as the cards keep showing a match you can continue, stopping whenever you want to collect all revealed cards. If you ever fail to turn up a matching animal, flip all revealed cards face down and end your turn. Fill the card grid as needed, and keep playing until all the cards have been claimed. Whoever collects the most cards wins.
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Publishers
- AMIGO
- Rexhry
- Lautapelit.fi
- Maldón
Questions and answers
Pim Pam Pum supports 2–5 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 Pim Pam Pum is 15 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 Pim Pam Pum for ages 4 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.
Pim Pam Pum 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.
Pim Pam Pum belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Matching, and Memory. 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 Pim Pam Pum are: Maldón. 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 Pim Pam Pum 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.