
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,745
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Pixel Glory
- 2–4 players
- 25 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow – Pets Expansion!
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Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow – Pets Expansion! is an expansion for Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Frank Alberts and Russell Ng and its main mechanics are Take That, Auction / Bidding, and Cooperative Game.
Pets are introduced to Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow! This expansion comes with five new pets, one for each element, and four 10 strength auction cards. Pets are dungeon companions to help you defeat the monsters. Instead of going into your deck, pets stay out in front of you and have abilities that trigger based off SP requirements. Pets are drafted as the 10th and final card during the Town phase. -description from publisher
Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow – Pets Expansion! 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 Glory: Light & Shadow – Pets Expansion! is 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 Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow – Pets Expansion! 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 Glory: Light & Shadow – Pets Expansion! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Take That, Auction / Bidding, and Cooperative Game. 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 Glory: Light & Shadow – Pets Expansion! are: Frank Alberts and Russell Ng. 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 Glory: Light & Shadow – Pets Expansion! as an expansion for Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow to use it. Check that your edition of Pixel Glory: Light & Shadow is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.