Point Salad

Point Salad

Card Game
Players
2-6
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
3 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
30 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
10+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.2 / 5
Year
2019

About the game

Point Salad is a fast card drafting game where players collect vegetable cards, each printed with a different scoring method on the back. On a turn, players choose to take face-up cards from the market for their points side or their vegetable side, building a mixed hand of scoring conditions and produce. With over a hundred possible scoring combinations, players must adapt their strategy on the fly to end with the most points.

Hobbli's Notes

Point Salad is a beloved filler that teaches in under a minute yet offers a surprising amount of tactical push and pull over which cards to grab. Its huge variety of scoring conditions means the 'best' strategy constantly shifts from game to game. It scales beautifully from two players up to six, making it a reliable go-to whenever a light, quick game is needed.

What we like

  • Extremely quick to teach and quick to play.
  • Huge combination of scoring cards keeps every game fresh.
  • Scales smoothly from 2 up to 6 players.
  • Small footprint makes it easy to bring anywhere.

Keep in mind

  • Limited long-term depth for experienced strategy gamers.
  • Luck of which cards appear in the market can swing scoring.
  • Little direct interaction between players.

Who it's for

Families and casual or gateway gamers, great for groups of 2 to 6 players ages 8 and up.

Mechanics

ContractsEnd Game BonusesDraftingSet Collection

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