Pocket Paragons: Extras Box
- 2 players
- 5–15 min
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,005
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Pocket Paragons
2020
Rules assistance for Pocket Paragons
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 3–15 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Pocket Paragons
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Pocket Paragons is a board game released in 2020 for 2 players, 3–15 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Brian McKay and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
GAME SYSTEM This entry is to allow for discussion/rating of the game system as a whole. It is not for a specific product or release. Versions will appear on the individual item pages. Intense 3-minute duel. Deeply Asymmetrical. Player pick a paragon's deck of 7 cards and choose to play at a time. Both cards are revealed and then characters either take damage, have their card canceled and sent back to their hand, or are defeated. Play the right card at the right time and have a strong read of your opponent's intentions to win this intense 3-minute duel! —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Solis Game Studio
Questions and answers
Pocket Paragons 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 Pocket Paragons is 3–15 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 Paragons 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.
Pocket Paragons has a complexity rating of 1.8 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 Paragons belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Paragons are: Brian McKay. 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 Paragons 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.