
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,471
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Something Wild!: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020

2020
Rules assistance for Something Wild! Disney The Little Mermaid
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Something Wild! Disney The Little Mermaid is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Funko Games and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
Something Wild is a line of card games featuring beloved characters and collectible Pop! pocket figures. Play numbered and colored character cards to make sets and runs. The first player to score three powers wins the game. With Something Wild: The Little Mermaid, you can score a set to snag the Ariel figure's special power to help you win! Combine Character Cards in sets and runs to score points, just like in Rummy. Use Power Cards to add a fun twist to the classic card gameplay. Combine multiple Something Wild! games to add more character cards, more Pop! figures, and more powers to your game!
Something Wild! Disney The Little Mermaid 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 Something Wild! Disney The Little Mermaid is 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 Something Wild! Disney The Little Mermaid for ages 6 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.
Something Wild! Disney The Little Mermaid has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Something Wild! Disney The Little Mermaid belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Collectible Components. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Something Wild! Disney The Little Mermaid are: Funko Games. 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 Something Wild! Disney The Little Mermaid 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.