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스플렌더: Pokémon (Splendor: Pokémon)
2023
Rules assistance for 스플렌더: Pokémon (Splendor: Pokémon)
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
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스플렌더: Pokémon (Splendor: Pokémon) is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Marc André and its main mechanics are Race, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
스플렌더: Pokémon plays much like the original Splendor game, but with special rules based on Pokémon. On your turn, you may (1) collect Pokéballs (which come in five colors), or (2) catch a Pokémon, or (3) reserve a Pokémon. If you collect Pokéballs, you take either three different colors of Pokéballs or two Pokéballs of the same color (as long as four are available). If you catch a Pokémon, you pay its cost in Pokéballs, then add it to your playing area. If you reserve a Pokémon — in order to make sure you get it, or, why not, your opponents don't get it — you place it in front of you face down for later catching; this costs you a round, but you also get a Master Ball which you can later use as a Pokéball of any color. Each Pokémon you have caught gives you a permanent Pokéball that you can use toward catching all future Pokémon, meaning as you catch more Pokémon, it becomes easier to catch the ones that are more expensive and worth more points. Differences from the original Splendor include: At the end of your turn, you can evolve one of the Pokémon in your collection if the next level of that Pokémon is in the display and you have the required Pokéballs. More points for you, and another card in your Pokédex... There are two new decks of cards: Rare Pokémon and Legendary Pokémon. Only one of each is on display at a time, and they each provide 2 permanent Pokéballs instead of 1 when caught. Legendary Pokémon are worth more points than Rare Pokémon but require you to use a Master Ball in order to catch them. When a player has 18 or more points in their collection, you complete the final round, then whoever has the most points wins.
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Questions and answers
스플렌더: Pokémon (Splendor: Pokémon) supports 2–4 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 스플렌더: Pokémon (Splendor: Pokémon) 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 스플렌더: Pokémon (Splendor: Pokémon) 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.
스플렌더: Pokémon (Splendor: Pokémon) has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
스플렌더: Pokémon (Splendor: Pokémon) belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Race, Set Collection, and Open Drafting. 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 스플렌더: Pokémon (Splendor: Pokémon) are: Marc André. 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 스플렌더: Pokémon (Splendor: Pokémon) 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.