
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,404
- BGG rating
- 7.0
COGZ
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2015
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Rules assistance for Pumpkin Patch: Gourd Attack!
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Pumpkin Patch: Gourd Attack! is an expansion for Pumpkin Patch: Bad Seeds released in 2019 for 1–3 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Travis Drake and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Tile Placement, and Memory.
Pumpkin Patch: Gourd Attack! is a mini-expansion for Pumpkin Patch: Bad Seeds. Pumpkin Patch: Gourd Attack expands on the base game by adding the "recycle" mechanic. Recycle is a new keyword that allows you to remove a plot from your pumpkin patch and replace it with a gourd! This mini-expansion contains 6 cards and can be added to any version of Pumpkin Patch. —description from the publisher
Pumpkin Patch: Gourd Attack! supports 1–3 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 Pumpkin Patch: Gourd Attack! is 10–20 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 Pumpkin Patch: Gourd Attack! 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.
Pumpkin Patch: Gourd Attack! belongs to these categories: Horror and Farming. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Tile Placement, and Memory. 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 Pumpkin Patch: Gourd Attack! are: Travis Drake. 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 Pumpkin Patch: Gourd Attack! as an expansion for Pumpkin Patch: Bad Seeds. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Pumpkin Patch: Bad Seeds to use it. Check that your edition of Pumpkin Patch: Bad Seeds is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.