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TheRift289 at 19:46, 12 May 2024

2024-05-12T19:46:01Z

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	<u>'''Overview'''</u>		<u>'''Overview'''</u>

	Be the first to score 7* or more pieces of your own color. (*Winning score depends on game ~~mode~~.)		Be the first to score 10* or more pieces of your own color. (*Winning score depends on game variation.)


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	<u>'''Setup'''</u>		<u>'''Setup'''</u>

	Pond is played by two players on a 4x4 board. Each player starts with 11 Eggs of their color in their spawn.		Pond is played by two players on a 4x4 board. Each player starts with 13* Eggs of their color in their spawn. (*Spawn size depends on game variation.)

	<u>'''Turn'''</u>		<u>'''Turn'''</u>
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	<u>'''Game End'''</u>		<u>'''Game End'''</u>

	The game ends when a player has scored 7 or more of their own pieces. Then, the player with the most scored pieces wins the game. (e.g. If one player reaches 8 points, and their opponent simultaneously reaches 7 points at the same time, 8 beats 7.) If the score is tied, then the game ends in a draw.		The game ends when a player has scored 10 or more of their own pieces. Then, the player with the most scored pieces wins the game. (e.g. If one player reaches 11 points, and their opponent simultaneously reaches 10 points at the same time, 11 beats 10.) If the score is tied, then the game ends in a draw.

	The game also ends if a player is unable to perform an action on their turn. If a player has no legal actions, that player loses the game. This secondary win condition is called Elimination.		The game also ends if a player is unable to perform an action on their turn. If a player has no legal actions, that player loses the game. This secondary win condition is called Elimination.
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	<u>'''Game Mode Variations'''</u>		<u>'''Game Mode Variations'''</u>

	* '''~~13 Small~~:''' The game is played on a 4x4 ~~(small)~~ grid. Each player begins with 13 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 10 points.		* '''Standard:''' The game is played on a 4x4 grid. Each player begins with 13 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 10 points.
	* '''~~14 Small~~:''' The game is played on a 4x4 ~~(small)~~ grid. Each player begins with 14 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 10 points.		* '''Mini:''' The game is played on a 4x4 grid. Each player begins with 10 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 7 points.
	* '''Big ~~Pond~~:''' The game is played on a 5x5 ~~(big)~~ grid. Each player begins with 15 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 10 points.		* '''Big:''' The game is played on a 5x5 grid. Each player begins with 14 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 10 points.

TheRift289 at 14:33, 14 April 2024

2024-04-14T14:33:41Z

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	** Development is not optional, and pieces must always develop in the same order. You can never skip development or develop backwards.		** Development is not optional, and pieces must always develop in the same order. You can never skip development or develop backwards.
	* '''Score:''' Finally, score any sets you have now created.		* '''Score:''' Finally, score any sets you have now created.
	** A set is a group of 3 or more matching symbols in ~~an unbroken~~ horizontal or vertical line, regardless of owner. This means that sets can consist of pieces of a single color or pieces of both colors.		** A set is a group of 3 or more matching symbols in a straight horizontal or vertical line, regardless of owner. This means that sets can consist of pieces of a single color or pieces of both colors.
	** These pieces are removed from the board and given to their owner to form their owner's scoring pile (i.e. You might not be scoring for yourself.)		** These pieces are removed from the board and given to their owner to form their owner's scoring pile (i.e. You might not be scoring for yourself.)
	** In the instance of intersecting sets, all components score. (e.g. In a "+" configuration, all 5 would score, but the middle one does NOT double score.)		** In the instance of intersecting sets, all components score. (e.g. In a "+" configuration, all 5 would score, but the middle one does NOT double score.)

TheRift289 at 14:30, 14 April 2024

2024-04-14T14:30:14Z

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	** Development is not optional, and pieces must always develop in the same order. You can never skip development or develop backwards.		** Development is not optional, and pieces must always develop in the same order. You can never skip development or develop backwards.
	* '''Score:''' Finally, score any sets you have now created.		* '''Score:''' Finally, score any sets you have now created.
	** A set is a group of 3 or more matching symbols in an unbroken ~~orthogonal~~ line, regardless of owner. This means that sets can consist of pieces of a single color or pieces of both colors.		** A set is a group of 3 or more matching symbols in an unbroken horizontal or vertical line, regardless of owner. This means that sets can consist of pieces of a single color or pieces of both colors.
	** These pieces are removed from the board and given to their owner to form their owner's scoring pile (i.e. You might not be scoring for yourself.)		** These pieces are removed from the board and given to their owner to form their owner's scoring pile (i.e. You might not be scoring for yourself.)
	** In the instance of intersecting sets, all components score. (e.g. In a "+" configuration, all 5 would score, but the middle one does NOT double score.)		** In the instance of intersecting sets, all components score. (e.g. In a "+" configuration, all 5 would score, but the middle one does NOT double score.)

TheRift289: Added summary of "13 Small" and "14 Small" variations.

2024-04-04T19:50:53Z

Added summary of "13 Small" and "14 Small" variations.

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	<u>'''Overview'''</u>		<u>'''Overview'''</u>

	Be the first to score 7 or more pieces of your own color.		Be the first to score 7* or more pieces of your own color. (*Winning score depends on game mode.)



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	** In the instance of intersecting sets, all components score. (e.g. In a "+" configuration, all 5 would score, but the middle one does NOT double score.)		** In the instance of intersecting sets, all components score. (e.g. In a "+" configuration, all 5 would score, but the middle one does NOT double score.)
	After a player has played an action, developed all necessary pieces, and scored any resulting sets, it becomes their opponent's turn.		After a player has played an action, developed all necessary pieces, and scored any resulting sets, it becomes their opponent's turn.



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	The game also ends if a player is unable to perform an action on their turn. If a player has no legal actions, that player loses the game. This secondary win condition is called Elimination.		The game also ends if a player is unable to perform an action on their turn. If a player has no legal actions, that player loses the game. This secondary win condition is called Elimination.

			<u>'''Game Mode Variations'''</u>

	~~<u>~~'''~~Big Pond Variation~~'''~~</u>~~		* '''13 Small:''' The game is played on a 4x4 (small) grid. Each player begins with 13 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 10 points.
			* '''14 Small:''' The game is played on a 4x4 (small) grid. Each player begins with 14 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 10 points.
	~~If playing~~ on the Big Pond~~, the~~ game is played on a 5x5 grid. Each player begins with 15 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 10 points.		* '''Big Pond:''' The game is played on a 5x5 (big) grid. Each player begins with 15 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 10 points.

Wineitot: Big pond variation is played on the big pond, not small.

2024-02-22T22:33:10Z

Big pond variation is played on the big pond, not small.

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	<u>'''Big Pond Variation'''</u>		<u>'''Big Pond Variation'''</u>

	If playing on the ~~Small~~ Pond, the game is played on a 5x5 grid. Each player begins with 15 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 10 points.		If playing on the Big Pond, the game is played on a 5x5 grid. Each player begins with 15 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 10 points.

Matej Lieskovsky: Added setup, mentioned spawn, specified own color for movement, etc.

2023-12-15T11:10:39Z

Added setup, mentioned spawn, specified own color for movement, etc.

TheRift289: Switched default format to small pond, in accordance with BGA update.

2023-11-19T14:53:39Z

Switched default format to small pond, in accordance with BGA update.

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	<u>'''Overview'''</u>		<u>'''Overview'''</u>

	Be the first to score 10 or more pieces of your own color.		Be the first to score 7 or more pieces of your own color.


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	<u>'''Game End'''</u>		<u>'''Game End'''</u>

	The game ends when a player has scored 10 or more of their own pieces. Then, the player with the most scored pieces wins the game. (e.g. If one player reaches 11 points, and their opponent simultaneously reaches 10 points, 11 beats 10.) If the score is tied, then the game ends in a draw.		The game ends when a player has scored 7 or more of their own pieces. Then, the player with the most scored pieces wins the game. (e.g. If one player reaches 8 points, and their opponent simultaneously reaches 7 points at the same time, 8 beats 7.) If the score is tied, then the game ends in a draw.

	The game also ends if a player is unable to perform an action on their turn. If a player has no legal actions, that player loses the game. This secondary win condition is called Elimination.		The game also ends if a player is unable to perform an action on their turn. If a player has no legal actions, that player loses the game. This secondary win condition is called Elimination.


	<u>'''~~Small~~ Pond Variation'''</u>		<u>'''Big Pond Variation'''</u>

	If playing on the Small Pond, the game is played on a ~~4x4~~ grid. Each player begins with 11 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 7 points.		If playing on the Small Pond, the game is played on a 5x5 grid. Each player begins with 15 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 10 points.

TheRift289: sets are "3 or more"

2023-11-08T20:35:28Z

sets are "3 or more"

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	** Development is not optional, and pieces must always develop in the same order. You can never skip development or develop backwards.		** Development is not optional, and pieces must always develop in the same order. You can never skip development or develop backwards.
	* '''Score:''' Finally, score any sets you have now created.		* '''Score:''' Finally, score any sets you have now created.
	** A set is a group of 3 matching symbols in an unbroken orthogonal line, regardless of owner. This means that sets can consist of pieces of a single color or pieces of both colors.		** A set is a group of 3 or more matching symbols in an unbroken orthogonal line, regardless of owner. This means that sets can consist of pieces of a single color or pieces of both colors.
	** These pieces are removed from the board and given to their owner to form their owner's scoring pile (i.e. You may not be scoring for yourself.)		** These pieces are removed from the board and given to their owner to form their owner's scoring pile (i.e. You may not be scoring for yourself.)
	** In the instance of intersecting sets, all components score. (e.g. In a "+" configuration, all 5 would score, but the middle one does NOT double score.)		** In the instance of intersecting sets, all components score. (e.g. In a "+" configuration, all 5 would score, but the middle one does NOT double score.)

TheRift289: /* Overview */ Formatting adjustments to make the scraped information display more clearly on BGA.

2023-11-05T16:14:45Z

Overview: Formatting adjustments to make the scraped information display more clearly on BGA.

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	~~===~~<u>Overview</u>~~===~~		<u>'''Overview'''</u>

	Be the first to score 10 or more pieces of your own color.		Be the first to score 10 or more pieces of your own color.
	~~===~~<u>Turn</u>~~===~~

			<u>'''Turn'''</u>

	Each turn consists of three steps: '''Action, Develop, Score'''		Each turn consists of three steps: '''Action, Develop, Score'''
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	** Move a Tadpole: Move a Tadpole to an orthogonally adjacent empty space		** Move a Tadpole: Move a Tadpole to an orthogonally adjacent empty space
	** Move a Frog: Move a Frog 1 or 2 spaces in an orthogonal straight line to an empty space. The Frog may hop over an adjacent piece to reach an empty space on the other side.		** Move a Frog: Move a Frog 1 or 2 spaces in an orthogonal straight line to an empty space. The Frog may hop over an adjacent piece to reach an empty space on the other side.

	* '''Develop:''' Once you have completed your action, the Develop step occurs, causing some pieces to change symbols.		* '''Develop:''' Once you have completed your action, the Develop step occurs, causing some pieces to change symbols.
	** From where your moved piece now resides, every orthogonally adjacent piece develops, regardless of color.		** From where your moved piece now resides, every orthogonally adjacent piece develops, regardless of color.
	** To develop a piece, move it along its life cycle: An Egg becomes a Tadpole, a Tadpole becomes a Frog, and a Frog becomes an Egg.		** To develop a piece, move it along its life cycle: An Egg becomes a Tadpole, a Tadpole becomes a Frog, and a Frog becomes an Egg.
	** Development is not optional, and pieces must always develop in the same order. You can never skip development or develop backwards.		** Development is not optional, and pieces must always develop in the same order. You can never skip development or develop backwards.

	* '''Score:''' Finally, score any sets you have now created.		* '''Score:''' Finally, score any sets you have now created.
	** A set is a group of 3 matching symbols in an unbroken orthogonal line, regardless of owner. This means that sets can consist of pieces of a single color or pieces of both colors.		** A set is a group of 3 matching symbols in an unbroken orthogonal line, regardless of owner. This means that sets can consist of pieces of a single color or pieces of both colors.
	** These pieces are removed from the board and given to their owner to form their owner's scoring pile (i.e. You may not be scoring for yourself.)		** These pieces are removed from the board and given to their owner to form their owner's scoring pile (i.e. You may not be scoring for yourself.)
	** In the instance of intersecting sets, all components score. (e.g. In a "+" configuration, all 5 would score, but the middle one does NOT double score.)		** In the instance of intersecting sets, all components score. (e.g. In a "+" configuration, all 5 would score, but the middle one does NOT double score.)
			After a player has played an action, developed all necessary pieces, and scored any resulting sets, it becomes their opponent's turn.

	~~After a player has played an action, developed all necessary pieces, and scored any resulting sets, it becomes their opponent's turn.~~
	~~===~~<u>Game End</u>~~===~~		<u>'''Game End'''</u>

	The game ends when a player has scored 10 or more of their own pieces. Then, the player with the most scored pieces wins the game. (e.g. If one player reaches 11 points, and their opponent simultaneously reaches 10 points, 11 beats 10.) If the score is tied, then the game ends in a draw.		The game ends when a player has scored 10 or more of their own pieces. Then, the player with the most scored pieces wins the game. (e.g. If one player reaches 11 points, and their opponent simultaneously reaches 10 points, 11 beats 10.) If the score is tied, then the game ends in a draw.
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	The game also ends if a player is unable to perform an action on their turn. If a player has no legal actions, that player loses the game. This secondary win condition is called Elimination.		The game also ends if a player is unable to perform an action on their turn. If a player has no legal actions, that player loses the game. This secondary win condition is called Elimination.

	~~===~~ '''~~<u>~~Small Pond Variation</u>~~''' ===~~
			<u>'''Small Pond Variation'''</u>

	If playing on the Small Pond, the game is played on a 4x4 grid. Each player begins with 11 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 7 points.		If playing on the Small Pond, the game is played on a 4x4 grid. Each player begins with 11 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 7 points.

TheRift289: /* Overview */ Tidied up some language, added some punctuation, and improved formatting.

2023-11-05T16:05:43Z

Overview: Tidied up some language, added some punctuation, and improved formatting.

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	===Overview===		===<u>Overview</u>===

	Be the first to score 10 pieces		Be the first to score 10 or more pieces of your own color.
			===<u>Turn</u>===

			Each turn consists of three steps: '''Action, Develop, Score'''

	~~===Turn===~~		* '''Action:''' As your action, you can either Place an Egg, Move a Tadpole, or Move a Frog.
			** Place an Egg: Place an Egg on any empty space on the board. Eggs themselves cannot move while on the board.
			** Move a Tadpole: Move a Tadpole to an orthogonally adjacent empty space
			** Move a Frog: Move a Frog 1 or 2 spaces in an orthogonal straight line to an empty space. The Frog may hop over an adjacent piece to reach an empty space on the other side.

	~~A turn comprises~~ of ~~three steps~~: ~~Action~~, ~~Develop~~, ~~Score~~		* '''Develop:''' Once you have completed your action, the Develop step occurs, causing some pieces to change symbols.
			** From where your moved piece now resides, every orthogonally adjacent piece develops, regardless of color.
			** To develop a piece, move it along its life cycle: An Egg becomes a Tadpole, a Tadpole becomes a Frog, and a Frog becomes an Egg.
			** Development is not optional, and pieces must always develop in the same order. You can never skip development or develop backwards.

	~~As your action~~, you ~~can either Place~~ an ~~Egg~~, ~~Move~~ a ~~Tadpole~~, ~~or Move~~ a ~~Frog~~		* '''Score:''' Finally, score any sets you have now created.
			** A set is a group of 3 matching symbols in an unbroken orthogonal line, regardless of owner. This means that sets can consist of pieces of a single color or pieces of both colors.
			** These pieces are removed from the board and given to their owner to form their owner's scoring pile (i.e. You may not be scoring for yourself.)
			** In the instance of intersecting sets, all components score. (e.g. In a "+" configuration, all 5 would score, but the middle one does NOT double score.)

	~~Place~~ an ~~Egg - place an Egg on~~ any ~~empty space on the board~~, ~~Eggs themselves cannot later move~~		After a player has played an action, developed all necessary pieces, and scored any resulting sets, it becomes their opponent's turn.
			===<u>Game End</u>===

	~~Move~~ a ~~Tadpole - Move~~ a ~~Tadpole to a single orthogonally adjacent empty space~~		The game ends when a player has scored 10 or more of their own pieces. Then, the player with the most scored pieces wins the game. (e.g. If one player reaches 11 points, and their opponent simultaneously reaches 10 points, 11 beats 10.) If the score is tied, then the game ends in a draw.

	~~Move~~ a ~~Frog - Move~~ a ~~Frog 1 or 2 spaces in an orthogonal straight line~~, the ~~landing space must be empty, but the Frog may hop over another piece if taking the full 2 movement~~		The game also ends if a player is unable to perform an action on their turn. If a player has no legal actions, that player loses the game. This secondary win condition is called Elimination.

	~~Once you have completed your action, the Develop step occurs~~		=== '''<u>Small Pond Variation</u>''' ===
			If playing on the Small Pond, the game is played on a 4x4 grid. Each player begins with 11 eggs in their spawn, and the win condition is 7 points.
	From where your moved piece now resides, every piece orthogonally adjacent to it develops, this is both yours AND your opponents. To Develop a piece, move it along its life cycle (an Egg becomes a Tadpole, a Tadpole becomes a Frog, and a Frog becomes an Egg) aka pieces will both upgrade and downgrade, be warned.

	Finally, score any sets you have now created. A set is a group of 3 matching symbols in an orthogonal line, regardless of owner. These pieces are removed from the board and given to their owner to form their owner's scoring pile (i.e. you may not be scoring for yourself)

	~~In the instance of intersecting sets, all components score. e.g. in a "+" configuration, all 5 would score, but the middle one does NOT double score.~~


	===~~Game End~~===

	~~The game can either end when a player has scored 10 or more pieces OR when a player is unable to take their turn, that player then loses~~

	If playing on the Small Pond, ~~it ends when~~ a player ~~has scored~~ 7 ~~or more piece~~

	~~Small Pond can either be used for a faster game or as a best of 3 contest~~

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	Be the first to score 7 or more pieces of your own color.		Be the first to score 7 or more pieces of your own color.


			<u>'''Setup'''</u>

			Pond is played by two players on a 4x4 board. Each player starts with 11 Eggs of their color in their spawn.

	<u>'''Turn'''</u>		<u>'''Turn'''</u>
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	* '''Action:''' As your action, you can either Place an Egg, Move a Tadpole, or Move a Frog.		* '''Action:''' As your action, you can either Place an Egg, Move a Tadpole, or Move a Frog.
	** Place an Egg: Place an Egg on any empty space on the board. Eggs themselves cannot move while on the board.		** Place an Egg: Place an Egg from your spawn on any empty space on the board. Eggs themselves cannot move while on the board.
	** Move a Tadpole: Move a Tadpole to an orthogonally adjacent empty space		** Move a Tadpole: Move a Tadpole of your color to an orthogonally adjacent empty space
	** Move a Frog: Move a Frog 1 or 2 spaces in an orthogonal straight line to an empty space. The Frog may hop over an adjacent piece to reach an empty space on the other side.		** Move a Frog: Move a Frog of your color 1 or 2 spaces in an orthogonal straight line to an empty space. The Frog may hop over an adjacent piece to reach an empty space on the other side.
	* '''Develop:''' Once you have completed your action, the Develop step occurs, causing some pieces to change symbols.		* '''Develop:''' Once you have completed your action, the Develop step occurs, causing some pieces to change symbols.
	** From where your moved piece now resides, every orthogonally adjacent piece develops, regardless of color.		** From where your moved piece now resides, every orthogonally adjacent piece develops, regardless of color.
	** To develop a piece, move it along its life cycle: An Egg becomes a Tadpole, a Tadpole becomes a Frog, and a Frog becomes an Egg.		** To develop a piece, move it along its life cycle: An Egg becomes a Tadpole, a Tadpole becomes a Frog, and a Frog becomes an Egg.
			** Developing a piece does not change its color.
	** Development is not optional, and pieces must always develop in the same order. You can never skip development or develop backwards.		** Development is not optional, and pieces must always develop in the same order. You can never skip development or develop backwards.
	* '''Score:''' Finally, score any sets you have now created.		* '''Score:''' Finally, score any sets you have now created.
	** A set is a group of 3 or more matching symbols in an unbroken orthogonal line, regardless of owner. This means that sets can consist of pieces of a single color or pieces of both colors.		** A set is a group of 3 or more matching symbols in an unbroken orthogonal line, regardless of owner. This means that sets can consist of pieces of a single color or pieces of both colors.
	** These pieces are removed from the board and given to their owner to form their owner's scoring pile (i.e. You ~~may~~ not be scoring for yourself.)		** These pieces are removed from the board and given to their owner to form their owner's scoring pile (i.e. You might not be scoring for yourself.)
	** In the instance of intersecting sets, all components score. (e.g. In a "+" configuration, all 5 would score, but the middle one does NOT double score.)		** In the instance of intersecting sets, all components score. (e.g. In a "+" configuration, all 5 would score, but the middle one does NOT double score.)
	After a player has played an action, developed all necessary pieces, and scored any resulting sets, it becomes their opponent's turn.		After a player has played an action, developed all necessary pieces, and scored any resulting sets, it becomes their opponent's turn.