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POG The Game
1995
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POG The Game is a board game released in 1995 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Shane DeRolf and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
POG The Game is based on the early 90's craze that had its origins at the Haleakala Dairy in Maui, Hawaii. Back then the 'milkcaps' from the Dairy bottles were used, but thanks to companies like the now nonexistent World POG Federation, the simple game became an overnight fad that spawned an entire industry for years. The game basically consists of taking a slammer and slamming it down onto a stack of Pogs that are stacked on a mat. You do this until either your or your opponent's Pogs have all been flipped over. There are variations to the rules, but these are the basics of it. The game is simple and rather fun. POG The Game is a nice packaging of the game, with all the components needed to play it according to World POG Federation rules and with their official merchandise.
Editions
- POG Classic GameenFunrise Toy Corp2006
- POG The GameenCanada Games Company Lmt.1995
- POG The GameenMilton Bradley1995
- POG The GameenWaddingtons1995
- POG: Micro Tournament Game PackenSchmidt International
- POG The GamedeSchmidt International1995
- Slammer Whammers!deKlee1994
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Publishers
- Waddingtons
- Klee
- Milton Bradley
- Canada Games Company Lmt.
- Schmidt International
- Funrise Toy Corp
Questions and answers
POG The Game supports 2–6 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 POG The Game 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 POG The Game for ages 5 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.
POG The Game 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.
POG The Game belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity and Collectible Components. Its main mechanics are 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 POG The Game are: Shane DeRolf. 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 POG The Game 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.