
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,241
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Smash Up: Science Fiction Double Feature
- 2 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2014

2015
Rules assistance for Smash Up: Pretty Pretty Smash Up
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Smash Up: Pretty Pretty Smash Up is a board game released in 2015 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Paul Peterson and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Area Majority / Influence.
Think only pirates, time travelers, vampires and bears can smash bases? Well, get ready to be taught a lesson — in the nicest way possible! Pretty Pretty Smash Up brings the sweetest factions ever to the vicious fight for victory! Kitty Cats use their incredible cuteness to take control of enemy minions. Princesses ply their royalty, beauty and even their love to get their way. Fairies' fickle tricks give you options like never before, while the herds of Mythic Horses work together for dominance. Get ready — your opponents will never know what hit them! Pretty Pretty Smash Up can be played on its own as a two-player game or combined with other Smash Up titles to allow for up to four players to compete at the same time. Integrates with: Smash Up
Smash Up: Pretty Pretty Smash Up 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 Smash Up: Pretty Pretty Smash Up is 45 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 Smash Up: Pretty Pretty Smash Up for ages 14 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.
Smash Up: Pretty Pretty Smash Up has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Smash Up: Pretty Pretty Smash Up belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Smash Up: Pretty Pretty Smash Up are: Paul Peterson. 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 Smash Up: Pretty Pretty Smash Up 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.