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<p>Hoosh55: /* Setup */</p> <hr /> <div>== Quick Links ==<br /> 🔗 [https://www.seahorseandhummingbird.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pyrotechnics__rules-folio__20251028.pdf Official Pyrotechnics Rules and Reference PDF]<br /> <br /> 🔗 [https://youtu.be/ouyu-EuYEcw Pyrotechnics Promo Video]<br /> <br /> 🔗 [https://www.seahorseandhummingbird.com/pyrotechnics-faq/ Pyrotechnics FAQ]<br /> <br /> == Overview ==<br /> You are a pair of rival pyrotechnic engineers. Research metal salts, burn rates, and safety protocols to craft vibrant colors. Discover new shapes, layered bursts, or quiet eco-friendly blends. Showcase 5 innovative fireworks as fast as you can!<br /> <br /> == Setup ==<br /> #Place the spark tokens within reach of both players. This is the supply. Place the Reference Guide nearby.<br /> #Shuffle the deck. Return 3 cards to the box without looking at them. They are out of play.<br /> #Deal a hand of 5 cards face down to each player. Keep your cards hidden from your opponent.<br /> #Place the remaining 5 cards face up in the center of play. This is the market.<br /> #Choose a player to go first. The other player collects any 1 primary spark (''see Reference Guide'').<br /> <br /> == Goal ==<br /> Be the first player to empty your hand of 5 cards.<br /> <br /> == How to Play ==<br /> Starting with the first player and alternating turns, select a card from your hand to perform its ''Research'' action. Then, select a card from the market to perform its ''Discover'' or ''Showcase'' action.<br /> <br /> === On Your Turn ===<br /> <br /> ==== ''First'' ====<br /> :'''''Research:''''' Choose a card from your hand and place it face up in front of you. You may perform the action or actions in the upper-left corner of the card in any order.<br /> <br /> ==== ''Then'' ====<br /> :Select a card from the market and perform 1 of the 2 bottom sections of that card.<br /> :'''''Discover:''''' You may perform the action or actions in the lower-left corner of the card in any order. Add that card to your hand.<br /> :'''''—''&amp;nbsp;''or —'''''<br /> :'''''Showcase:''''' Pay the cost in the lower-right corner of the card. Then, set that card aside. It is no longer in play. Each time you ''Showcase'', your hand will be one card smaller.<br /> <br /> ==== ''Finally'' ====<br /> :Fill the new space in the market with the card you used for ''Research.''<br /> <br /> == Ending the Game ==<br /> After you ''Showcase'' your 5th card, your hand will be empty. The game ends immediately and you win!<br /> <br /> == Miscellaneous Rules ==<br /> *''Research'' and ''Discover'' actions always collect, steal, and/or exchange sparks. ''Showcase'' actions always pay sparks to the supply and/or give sparks to an opponent.<br /> *''Research'' and ''Discover'' actions are optional; you may perform all, some, or none. You must pay all ''Showcase'' costs.<br /> *The spark supply is limited. You may take actions only to the extent that the supply allows.<br /> *All sparks are public information. Players may not hide sparks from their opponents.</div>

Hoosh55 https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/index.php?title=Gamehelppyrotechnics&diff=26975 2025-10-27T00:07:51Z

<p>Hoosh55: Use bold instead of subheadings for better BGA display</p> <hr /> <div>== Overview ==<br /> You are a pair of pyrotechnic engineers. Research metal salts, burn rates, and safety protocols to craft vibrant colors. Discover new shapes, layered bursts, or quiet eco-friendly blends. Showcase 5 innovative fireworks as fast as you can<br /> <br /> == Setup ==<br /> #Place the spark tokens within reach of both players. This is the supply.<br /> #Shuffle the deck. Return 3 cards to the box without looking at them. They are out of play.<br /> #Deal 5 cards face-down to each player. Keep your cards hidden from your opponent.<br /> #Place 5 cards face-up in the center of play. This is the market.<br /> #Choose a player to take the first turn. The other player collects 1 primary spark.<br /> <br /> == Goal ==<br /> Be the first player to empty your hand of 5 cards.<br /> <br /> == How to Play ==<br /> Starting with the first player and alternating turns, select a card from your hand to perform its Research action. Then, select a card from the market to perform its Discover or Showcase action.<br /> <br /> == On Your Turn ==<br /> ''First''<br /> <br /> :'''Research:''' Choose a card from your hand and place it face-up in front of you. You may perform the action or actions in the upper-left corner of the card in any order.<br /> <br /> ''Then''<br /> <br /> :Select a card from the market and perform 1 of the 2 bottom sections of that card.<br /> <br /> ::'''Discover:''' You may perform the action or actions in the lower-left corner of the card in any order. Add that card to your hand.<br /> <br /> ::''or''<br /> <br /> ::'''Showcase:''' Pay the cost in the lower-right corner of the card. Then, set that card aside. It is no longer in play. Each time you Showcase, your hand will be one card smaller.<br /> <br /> ''Finally''<br /> <br /> :Fill the new space in the market with the card you used for Research.<br /> <br /> == Ending the Game ==<br /> After you Showcase your 5th card, your hand will be empty. The game ends immediately and you win!<br /> <br /> == Reminders ==<br /> *Research and Discover actions always collect sparks from the supply, steal sparks from your opponent, and/or exchange sparks with the supply. Showcase actions always pay sparks to the supply and/or give sparks to your opponent.<br /> *Research and Discover actions are optional; you may perform all, some, or none. You must pay all Showcase costs.<br /> *The spark supply is limited. If you would collect or exchange a spark that is not in the supply, the action has no effect.<br /> <br /> == Sparks ==<br /> '''Primary:'''<br /> *Red<br /> *Yellow<br /> *Blue<br /> '''Primary:'''<br /> *Orange<br /> *Green<br /> *Purple<br /> <br /> == Actions ==<br /> '''Collect and Pay:'''<br /> <br /> Collect the indicated sparks from the supply. Or, if Showcasing, pay them to the supply.<br /> <br /> '''Steal and Give:'''<br /> <br /> Steal the indicated sparks from your opponent. Or, if Showcasing, give them to your opponent.<br /> <br /> '''Exchanges:'''<br /> <br /> Swap with the supply. 2 primary sparks for 1 secondary spark or 1 secondary spark for 2 primary sparks.<br /> <br /> There are 6 allowable exchanges:<br /> *Red and Yellow to Orange<br /> *Yellow and Blue to Green<br /> *Blue and Red to Purple<br /> *Orange to Red and Yellow<br /> *Green to Yellow and Blue<br /> *Purple to Blue and Red</div>

Hoosh55 https://en.doc.boardgamearena.com/index.php?title=Gamehelppyrotechnics&diff=26963 2025-10-25T22:53:34Z

<p>Hoosh55: Created page with &quot;== Overview == You are a pair of pyrotechnic engineers. Research metal salts, burn rates, and safety protocols to craft vibrant colors. Discover new shapes, layered bursts, or quiet eco-friendly blends. Showcase 5 innovative fireworks as fast as you can == Setup == #Place the spark tokens within reach of both players. This is the supply. #Shuffle the deck. Return 3 cards to the box without looking at them. They are out of play. #Deal 5 cards face-down to each player. Ke...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>== Overview ==<br /> You are a pair of pyrotechnic engineers. Research metal salts, burn rates, and safety protocols to craft vibrant colors. Discover new shapes, layered bursts, or quiet eco-friendly blends. Showcase 5 innovative fireworks as fast as you can<br /> <br /> == Setup ==<br /> #Place the spark tokens within reach of both players. This is the supply.<br /> #Shuffle the deck. Return 3 cards to the box without looking at them. They are out of play.<br /> #Deal 5 cards face-down to each player. Keep your cards hidden from your opponent.<br /> #Place 5 cards face-up in the center of play. This is the market.<br /> #Choose a player to take the first turn. The other player collects 1 primary spark.<br /> <br /> == Goal ==<br /> Be the first player to empty your hand of 5 cards.<br /> <br /> == How to Play ==<br /> Starting with the first player and alternating turns, select a card from your hand to perform its Research action. Then, select a card from the market to perform its Discover or Showcase action.<br /> <br /> == On Your Turn ==<br /> ''First''<br /> <br /> :'''Research:''' Choose a card from your hand and place it face-up in front of you. You may perform the action or actions in the upper-left corner of the card in any order.<br /> <br /> ''Then''<br /> <br /> :Select a card from the market and perform 1 of the 2 bottom sections of that card.<br /> <br /> ::'''Discover:''' You may perform the action or actions in the lower-left corner of the card in any order. Add that card to your hand.<br /> <br /> ::''or''<br /> <br /> ::'''Showcase:''' Pay the cost in the lower-right corner of the card. Then, set that card aside. It is no longer in play. Each time you Showcase, your hand will be one card smaller.<br /> <br /> ''Finally''<br /> <br /> :Fill the new space in the market with the card you used for Research.<br /> <br /> == Ending the Game ==<br /> After you Showcase your 5th card, your hand will be empty. The game ends immediately and you win!<br /> <br /> == Reminders ==<br /> *Research and Discover actions always collect sparks from the supply, steal sparks from your opponent, and/or exchange sparks with the supply. Showcase actions always pay sparks to the supply and/or give sparks to your opponent.<br /> *Research and Discover actions are optional; you may perform all, some, or none. You must pay all Showcase costs.<br /> *The spark supply is limited. If you would collect or exchange a spark that is not in the supply, the action has no effect.<br /> <br /> == Sparks ==<br /> === Primary ===<br /> *Red<br /> *Yellow<br /> *Blue<br /> === Secondary ===<br /> *Orange<br /> *Green<br /> *Purple<br /> <br /> == Actions ==<br /> === Collect and Pay ===<br /> Collect the indicated sparks from the supply. Or, if Showcasing, pay them to the supply.<br /> <br /> === Steal and Give ===<br /> Steal the indicated sparks from your opponent. Or, if Showcasing, give them to your opponent.<br /> <br /> === Exchanges ===<br /> Swap with the supply. 2 primary sparks for 1 secondary spark or 1 secondary spark for 2 primary sparks.<br /> <br /> There are 6 allowable exchanges:<br /> *Red and Yellow to Orange<br /> *Yellow and Blue to Green<br /> *Blue and Red to Purple<br /> *Orange to Red and Yellow<br /> *Green to Yellow and Blue<br /> *Purple to Blue and Red</div>

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