Gamehelppyrotechnics

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

1. Place the spark tokens within reach of both players. This is the supply.
2. Shuffle the deck. Return 3 cards to the box without looking at them. They are out of play.
3. Deal 5 cards face-down to each player. Keep your cards hidden from your opponent.
4. Place 5 cards face-up in the center of play. This is the market.
5. Choose a player to take the first turn. The other player collects 1 primary spark.

Goal

Be the first player to empty your hand of 5 cards.

How to Play

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.

On Your Turn

First

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.

Then

Select a card from the market and perform 1 of the 2 bottom sections of that card.

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.

or

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.

Finally

Fill the new space in the market with the card you used for Research.

Ending the Game

After you Showcase your 5th card, your hand will be empty. The game ends immediately and you win!

Reminders

• 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.
• Research and Discover actions are optional; you may perform all, some, or none. You must pay all Showcase costs.
• The spark supply is limited. If you would collect or exchange a spark that is not in the supply, the action has no effect.

Sparks

Primary

• Red
• Yellow
• Blue

Secondary

• Orange
• Green
• Purple

Actions

Collect and Pay

Collect the indicated sparks from the supply. Or, if Showcasing, pay them to the supply.

Steal and Give

Steal the indicated sparks from your opponent. Or, if Showcasing, give them to your opponent.

Exchanges

Swap with the supply. 2 primary sparks for 1 secondary spark or 1 secondary spark for 2 primary sparks.

There are 6 allowable exchanges:

• Red and Yellow to Orange
• Yellow and Blue to Green
• Blue and Red to Purple
• Orange to Red and Yellow
• Green to Yellow and Blue
• Purple to Blue and Red