
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,386
- BGG rating
- 7.0
The Batman Who Laughs Rising
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2020

2020
Rules assistance for SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton Rising
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton Rising is a board game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Patrick Marino and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game.
Are you ready kids!? SpongeBob: Plankton Rising is a fun cooperative card and dice game where players assemble a team of allies to face off against Plankton. Take on the roles of your favorite Bikini Bottom characters such as SpongeBob, Patrick and Squidward. By using a combination of strategy and luck, players will attempt to take down Plankton from atop the Chum Bucket and thwart his plans to steal the Krabby Patty’s precious ingredients. —description from the publisher
SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton Rising supports 1–4 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 SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton Rising is 45–60 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 SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton Rising 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.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton Rising has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton Rising belongs to these categories: Card Game, Comic Book / Strip, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game. 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 SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton Rising are: Patrick Marino. 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 SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton Rising 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.