- BGG rank
- BGG #21,244
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Pixel Demon's Realm
2019
Rules assistance for Pixel Demon's Realm
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20–40 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Pixel Demon's Realm
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Pixel Demon's Realm is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Jared Saramago and Matt Dunn and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
About the game
Pixel Demon's Realm is a competitive, fast-paced, free-for-all, strategy card game, where players summon and take control of demons from a fantastic dark realm. Players must assemble a hand of ritual cards featuring diabolically themed suits and ranks, which correspond with the symbols on the many desirable demons. Players can 'bind' demons, by playing cards that match each of the demon's symbols. Binding certain numbers and types of demons, (or binding them in specific ways,) allows players to work towards their unique hidden win condition: a Pact, based on one of the seven deadly sins. Each demon introduces a unique curse effect that adds an element of chaos and a new challenge to be overcome. You must fulfill your Pact before being consumed by these curses! The game offers scaling complexity with different opt-in cards and modes, including a variant for solo-play. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Pixel Demon Studios
Questions and answers
Pixel Demon's Realm 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 Pixel Demon's Realm is 20–40 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 Pixel Demon's Realm for ages 13 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.
Pixel Demon's Realm 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.
Pixel Demon's Realm belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Horror. 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 Pixel Demon's Realm are: Jared Saramago and Matt Dunn. 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 Pixel Demon's Realm 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.