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Plant-Based Riot
2022
Rules assistance for Plant-Based Riot
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- 2–5 players
- 10–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Plant-Based Riot
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Plant-Based Riot is a board game released in 2022 for 2–5 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Roberto Rotaru, Courtney Wood, and Matt Ludlow and its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Matching.
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About the game
In the criminal underworld of villainous vegetables, 10 gangs are vying for supremacy, and ultimately trying to topple the ruthless Cartel that runs the whole racket. The aim of the game is to assemble gangs, destroy your rivals and overthrow the Cartel to win. You do this by collecting sets, stealing from your opponents and matching the Cartel cards. As you play, you’ll learn what gangs you gotta collect to topple the Cartel. And then you’ll need to bluff, steal and screw people over to get the gangs you need. There can be only one winner; everyone else will sleep with the dishes. Throughout the game, you’ll draw gang and action cards from the draw deck, and then take up to three moves. You can lay gang cards in your Turf - that’s where your gangs are assembled; you can protect your gang cards with security cards; you can use an action card to steal from an opponent; and you can start a Turf War with the Cartel. But be warned, the more you steal from your rivals, the more likely they’ll be to take revenge. And if you don’t match at least two full gangs with the Cartel during a Turf War, you’ll lose those gangs to the discard pile. Plant Based Riot is a light strategy, set collecting, card matching tabletop card game for 2-5 players. There’s gangs of terrible edibles, there’s thieving fruit, and there’s tons of card-based carnage. It’s got all the brutality of an actual food fight, only with way less clearing up afterwards. It’s designed with fluidity and fun in mind. It’s adaptable to all experience levels - from beginners to veterans - and age groups from 8 to 88. It’s also scalable, so the experience is just as riotous whether you’re playing one-on-one or a 5-way battle royale. A typical game takes between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the number of players. And, like organic mushrooms, no two games of Plant Based Riot are the same, thanks to its unique mechanic. You won’t need any dice or additional pieces to play. Just a dastardly desire to collect and conquer. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Plant-Based Riot 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 Plant-Based Riot is 10–30 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 Plant-Based Riot 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.
Plant-Based Riot 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.
Plant-Based Riot belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Matching. 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 Plant-Based Riot are: Roberto Rotaru, Courtney Wood, and Matt Ludlow. 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 Plant-Based Riot 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.