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Pocket Farm
2022
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- 1–4 players
- 15–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Pocket Farm
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Pocket Farm is a board game released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Eric Hong and its main mechanics are Layering, Pattern Building, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Players become farmers. For 12 months you should wish for a good harvest, control the weather and prepare the baskets to harvest the most fruits. The game runs for 12 rounds. Each round is divided into DRAFT PHASE and LAYERING PHASE. You get 1 card per round through the DRAFT PHASE. You lay 0 to 2 card per round through the LAYERING PHASE. Points are counted at the end of the final round.
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Questions and answers
Pocket Farm supports 1–4 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 Pocket Farm is 15–30 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 Pocket Farm for ages 10 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.
Pocket Farm has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Pocket Farm belongs to these categories: Card Game, Territory Building, and Farming. Its main mechanics are Layering, Pattern Building, and Solo / Solitaire 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 Pocket Farm are: Eric Hong. 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 Pocket Farm 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.