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== OBJECTIVE ==
== OBJECTIVE ==
Achieve the highest score by creating an optimal pond of plants and animals in a grid over the course of '''15 rounds'''.
Achieve the highest score by creating an optimal pond of frogs and habitats in a grid over the course of '''15 rounds'''.


== GAMEPLAY ==
== GAMEPLAY ==
The game lasts 15 rounds. Each player builds their own grid consisting of a total of 15 cards.
Each player builds their own grid consisting of a total of 15 cards. (3 rows of 5 cards each)


=== 1. Select a Card ===
=== Gameplay ===
In each round, you choose one card from the central display ("Food Card Row").
* The position of the '''Leaping Frog''' determines which cards are available.
* After taking a card, you move the frog clockwise along the display according to the chosen card (or through special effects).


=== 2. Place a Card ===
# Choose one card from the card display (the row of 3 face up frog/'''habitat cards''') and put it in your hand.
Place the chosen card into your grid.  
# Move the '''jumping frog''' clockwise along the display according to the movement card above the chosen card. (0, 1 or 2 spaces)
* Cards must be placed adjacent to cards already in your grid.
# Play a card from your hand into your grid. Cards can be placed anywhere in the grid. Cards can be placed face down as a '''water card'''.
* The final grid consists of 15 cards (3 rows of 5 cards each).
# Resolve any effect from the card.


=== 3. Card Types and Effects ===
=== Card Types and Effects ===
* '''Instant Effects (🍃):''' Cards with a leaf symbol are resolved immediately when played.
* '''Instant Effects:''' Icons next to a lightning bolt or on a leaf symbol on the bottom right of the card are resolved immediately when played.
* '''Frog Action:''' Allows you to move the Leaping Frog in the central display an additional distance to influence card availability for future turns.
* '''Jumping Frog Action:''' Allows you to move the '''jumping frog''' around the central '''food cards'''. The cards that the '''jumping frog''' is touching show which of the your food cards may then each have one card '''tucked''' under them from your hand.
* '''Tucking:''' Certain actions allow you to slide cards from your hand under cards already in your pond. These cards score points during the final tally for every matching symbol visible in the grid.
* '''Water Cards:''' The symbols on the water card are shown on the top right corner of the face up side as a preview.
 
* '''Food symbols:''' The food types in the pond are on the top left of each card.
== SCORING ==
* '''Habitat Cards:''' These have a leaf in the top left of the card.
At the end of the game, points are calculated individually for each card in the pond:
 
* '''Habitats:''' Grant points for adjacent cards of the same type or for specific symbol combinations in the same row or column.
* '''Food Symbols:''' Points based on the number of different symbols on adjacent cards.
* '''Tucked Cards:''' Each tucked card grants 1 point for every matching symbol visible throughout your entire pond.


== END OF GAME ==
== END OF GAME ==
The game ends once all players have placed 15 cards in their grid. In the event of a tie, the player with the most remaining hand cards wins.
The game ends once all players have placed 15 cards in their grid. In the event of a tie, the player with the most remaining hand cards wins.
== SCORING ==
At the end of the game, points for the following conditions:


* '''Frog Clusters:''' For each group of frogs has its scoring condition met, score points based on the size of the cluster.
* '''Solitary Frogs:''' These frogs don't score in clusters. They have their own scoring conditions, based on their adjacent cards.
* '''Water Cards:''' The points are shown in a yellow circle on each card.
* '''Habitats:''' Grant points based on the number of unique '''habitat cards'''.
* '''Tucked Cards:''' Each tucked card grants 1 point for every matching '''food symbol''' visible throughout your entire pond.
== FROG SCORING CRITERIA ==


== ANIMAL SCORING CATEGORIES ==
=== Solitary Frogs (Desert Rain Frogs) ===
 
There are 18 of these cards which have individual conditions checked at the end of the game:
=== 🌿 Habitats (Environment) ===
These cards have individual conditions checked at the end of the game. Typical examples include:
 
* '''Kingfisher:''' Scores points for '''Water cards''' (the back of the cards).
** Usually 3 points per adjacent Water card or for each Water card in the same row.
* '''Dragonfly:''' Rewards food diversity.
** 2 points for each '''unique food symbol''' (spider, beetle, fly, etc.) on all adjacent cards.
* '''Snail:''' Scores based on proximity to other habitats.
** 3 points for each '''adjacent Habitat card''' (other cards with a leaf symbol).
* '''Aquatic Plants / Water Lilies:'''
** Often 2 points for each '''adjacent Frog card'''.
 
=== 🐸 Frog Species (Cluster Scoring) ===
Frogs are typically scored in '''clusters''' (orthogonally connected groups of the same species). The larger the group, the more points are awarded per card.


* '''Blue Poison Dart Frog:''' Wants habitats nearby. It only counts for scoring if it is adjacent to at least one Habitat.
* Either 3 points per adjacent '''water card''' or for each '''water card''' in the same row.
* '''Clown Tree Frog:''' A "social" frog. It grants bonus points if it is adjacent to '''other frog species'''.
* Either 3 points per adjacent '''habitat card''' or for each '''habitat card''' in the same row.
* '''Panamanian Golden Frog:''' Focuses on supplies. It scores heavily based on cards that have been '''tucked''' under the food bar.
* Either 2 points for each adjacent unique '''food symbol''' or each adjacent frog card
* '''Desert Rain Frog:''' A loner. It does not form clusters; instead, it usually provides instant points or points based on its specific position in the grid.


=== 🐜 Food Symbols & Tucking ===
=== Frog Clusters ===
In addition to the animals, tucked cards are counted at the end:
Non-solitary frogs are scored in clusters (orthogonally connected groups of the same species). The larger the group, the more points are awarded. There are 11 of each of these 7 types:
* Each card tucked under a food category (e.g., Fly) counts as '''1 point''' for '''every matching symbol''' visible in your entire pond (on the face-up cards).


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* Ornate Horned Frog: Needs four different food types in the pond.
''Note: Exact point values (2 or 3 points) are listed on the bottom left of each card and depend on whether the condition applies only to adjacent cards or the entire grid.''
* Red-Eyed Tree Frog: Needs 3 species or fewer in the pond.
* Tomato Frog: Needs at least four water cards in the pond.
* Blue Poison Dart Frog: The cluster needs to be adjacent to at least two '''habitat cards'''.
* Clown Tree Frog: The cluster needs to be adjacent to at least three other frog species.
* Panamanian Golden Frog: Needs at least four cards '''tucked''' under a single '''food card'''.
* Indian Bullfrog: The cluster needs to be adjacent to a '''water card''', '''habitat card''' and a frog card.

Latest revision as of 11:41, 2 September 2026

OBJECTIVE

Achieve the highest score by creating an optimal pond of frogs and habitats in a grid over the course of 15 rounds.

GAMEPLAY

Each player builds their own grid consisting of a total of 15 cards. (3 rows of 5 cards each)

Gameplay

  1. Choose one card from the card display (the row of 3 face up frog/habitat cards) and put it in your hand.
  2. Move the jumping frog clockwise along the display according to the movement card above the chosen card. (0, 1 or 2 spaces)
  3. Play a card from your hand into your grid. Cards can be placed anywhere in the grid. Cards can be placed face down as a water card.
  4. Resolve any effect from the card.

Card Types and Effects

  • Instant Effects: Icons next to a lightning bolt or on a leaf symbol on the bottom right of the card are resolved immediately when played.
  • Jumping Frog Action: Allows you to move the jumping frog around the central food cards. The cards that the jumping frog is touching show which of the your food cards may then each have one card tucked under them from your hand.
  • Water Cards: The symbols on the water card are shown on the top right corner of the face up side as a preview.
  • Food symbols: The food types in the pond are on the top left of each card.
  • Habitat Cards: These have a leaf in the top left of the card.

END OF GAME

The game ends once all players have placed 15 cards in their grid. In the event of a tie, the player with the most remaining hand cards wins.

SCORING

At the end of the game, points for the following conditions:

  • Frog Clusters: For each group of frogs has its scoring condition met, score points based on the size of the cluster.
  • Solitary Frogs: These frogs don't score in clusters. They have their own scoring conditions, based on their adjacent cards.
  • Water Cards: The points are shown in a yellow circle on each card.
  • Habitats: Grant points based on the number of unique habitat cards.
  • Tucked Cards: Each tucked card grants 1 point for every matching food symbol visible throughout your entire pond.

FROG SCORING CRITERIA

Solitary Frogs (Desert Rain Frogs)

There are 18 of these cards which have individual conditions checked at the end of the game:

  • Either 3 points per adjacent water card or for each water card in the same row.
  • Either 3 points per adjacent habitat card or for each habitat card in the same row.
  • Either 2 points for each adjacent unique food symbol or each adjacent frog card

Frog Clusters

Non-solitary frogs are scored in clusters (orthogonally connected groups of the same species). The larger the group, the more points are awarded. There are 11 of each of these 7 types:

  • Ornate Horned Frog: Needs four different food types in the pond.
  • Red-Eyed Tree Frog: Needs 3 species or fewer in the pond.
  • Tomato Frog: Needs at least four water cards in the pond.
  • Blue Poison Dart Frog: The cluster needs to be adjacent to at least two habitat cards.
  • Clown Tree Frog: The cluster needs to be adjacent to at least three other frog species.
  • Panamanian Golden Frog: Needs at least four cards tucked under a single food card.
  • Indian Bullfrog: The cluster needs to be adjacent to a water card, habitat card and a frog card.
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