- BGG rank
- BGG #12,791
- BGG rating
- 6.6
D6 Shooter
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,978
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Pixel Guardians
2015
Rules assistance for Pixel Guardians
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
Rules assistant for Pixel Guardians
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Pixel Guardians is a board game released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Robb De Nicola and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Pattern Building.
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About the game
An evil summoner is calling forth ancient dragons to attack the peaceful kingdom of Pixel! As the dragons storm the kingdom, combine body sections until complete dragons are created. Use your guardian army to attack these threats by matching attack gems & earn points for slaying body sections. Cast spells to conquer entire dragons, use shiny treasure to lure dragons away from the kingdom, or steal dragon sections from other players by trumping their attack. But be careful…all players are looking to earn fame and glory by collecting the most points and can turn on you at any time! Thwart their attempts by using chains to protect dragon sections you have already conquered and keep them on the battlefield so they can’t be lured away... Decide the right time to make your moves. Rid the kingdom of these evil beasts & earn the most points to win!
Designers
Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- Epic Scale Games
Questions and answers
Pixel Guardians 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 Guardians 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 Guardians for ages 8 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 Guardians has a complexity rating of 1.1 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 Guardians belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Pattern 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 Pixel Guardians are: Robb De Nicola. 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 Guardians 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.