- BGG rating
- 6.6
Rules assistance for Pixel Tactics: Game Geek / Ernie the Geek
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 4.0/5
Rules assistant for Pixel Tactics: Game Geek / Ernie the Geek
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Pixel Tactics: Game Geek / Ernie the Geek is an expansion for Pixel Tactics released in 2013 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by D. Brad Talton, Jr. and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management.
About the game
Pixel Tactics Promo card that is a kickstarter/convention promo Card text: Heroes in this unit have +1 attack strength and +1 life for each game of Pixel Tactics you have lost against the opponent since you last won a game against him/her. When you win a game with this leader, you pick the next game.
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Publishers
- Level 99 Games
Questions and answers
Pixel Tactics: Game Geek / Ernie the Geek supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Pixel Tactics: Game Geek / Ernie the Geek 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 Tactics: Game Geek / Ernie the Geek for ages 12 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 Tactics: Game Geek / Ernie the Geek has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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 Tactics: Game Geek / Ernie the Geek belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management. 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 Tactics: Game Geek / Ernie the Geek are: D. Brad Talton, Jr.. 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 Tactics: Game Geek / Ernie the Geek as an expansion for Pixel Tactics. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Pixel Tactics to use it. Check that your edition of Pixel Tactics is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.