Point Salad: A Guide to Playing the Game

Welcome to the world of Point Salad! It’s a fun game that let’s you and your friends build the most delicious salad ever. Are you ready to get started?

In Point Salad, you get to be the chef. You and your friends take turns choosing vegetables to add to your salad. Each vegetable has different point values, so you’ll want to choose wisely. The goal is to have the highest score at the end of the game.

Here’s how it works:

First, you’ll need to gather your ingredients. There are three different types of cards in Point Salad: point cards, veggie cards, and salad cards. Each card has a different role in the game.

The veggie cards represent the different types of vegetables you can add to your salad. On each veggie card, there are symbols that tell you what point cards they are worth. Some veggies might be worth more points than others, so you’ll want to keep an eye out for those.

The salad cards are what you’ll use to build your salad. Each salad card shows a combination of symbols that match with the veggie cards. When you choose a salad card, you’ll need to collect the corresponding veggie cards to add to your salad. The more veggie cards you have that match the symbols on the salad card, the more points you’ll earn.

Finally, there are the point cards. These cards have different point values on them. At the end of the game, you’ll add up the total points from the veggie cards in your salad and the point cards you’ve collected. The player with the most points wins!

Point Salad is a game of strategy and luck. You’ll need to think ahead and make smart choices to build the best salad. But remember, your opponents are trying to do the same! So, keep an eye on what they’re collecting and try to block them from getting the veggies they need.

Now that you know the basics, it’s time to start playing! Gather your friends, shuffle the cards, and get ready to build the most delicious Point Salad ever. Bon appétit!

What’s Inside the Box?

When you open the box of this game, you’ll find some incredible components waiting for you. Let me tell you all about them!

Components

• There are 108 double-sided veggie/point cards – that’s a lot of cards!
• And don’t forget the Rulebook! It’s an important guide to help you play the game.

Each of these double-sided cards is really cool. On one side, you’ll find a picture of a vegetable. But that’s not all! On the other side, there are unique scoring conditions written on each card. That means there are 108 different ways to earn points in this game – how awesome is that?

Setting Up the Game

Here’s how you can set up the game:

1. First, let’s determine the number of players we have.
2. Based on the number of players, we’ll adjust the number of veggie cards in the game.
3. If there are 2 players, we’ll need 6 of each veggie card (36 in total).
4. If there are 3 players, we’ll need 9 of each veggie card (54 in total).
5. If there are 4 players, we’ll remove 6 of each veggie card (72 in total).
6. If there are 5 players, we’ll remove 3 of each veggie card (90 in total).
7. If there are 6 players, we’ll use the entire deck of veggie cards.
8. Finally, any cards that were removed should be placed back inside the box, keeping the point cards hidden.

Now that we’ve set up the game, we’re ready to play!

Note: Hey there! Since Point Salad is such a speedy game, you can totally play it multiple times! Keep track of the scores for each round, and when you’re all done, you can declare a winner!

Now, if you’re playing with 2 players, here’s a suggestion: split the deck into 3 rounds of 36 cards each (like we mentioned before). And if you have 3 players, try splitting into 2 rounds of 54 cards each. This way, you’ll get to enjoy the whole deck across multiple rounds and spend less time sorting cards. Awesome, right?

Playing the Game

When it’s your turn, you have a choice. You can either pick one card or take two cards. If you go with the first option, you can choose a one-point card from any of the draw piles. But if you want more options, go with the second choice. By doing so, you can select two veggie cards from the market.

Once you’ve made your decision and picked your card(s), place them in front of you for everyone to see. This is your tableau. Now, it’s time for the next player’s turn.

There’s an additional action you can take if you want. Once per turn, you’re allowed to flip over any of your point cards and turn it into a veggie card. Just remember, you can’t do the reverse. The type of veggie is shown in the corners of the card.

Ready to Shuffle

Now that you’ve finished creating your cards, it’s time to mix things up! To get started, just give your deck a good shuffle. This step is crucial because it ensures that the order of the cards is randomized, adding an element of surprise and strategy to your game.

First, I like to divide the deck into smaller, more manageable piles. It’s easier to shuffle a few cards at a time rather than the whole deck. Next, I simply mix each pile by combining the cards together. You can use different methods to shuffle, like the overhand shuffle or the riffle shuffle, whichever you find more comfortable.

Take your time and enjoy the process. Shuffling is a meditative act, allowing you to reflect on the cards you’ve created and the game that’s about to unfold. You might even discover new connections and ideas as you handle the cards.

Once you’ve finished shuffling, you can start dealing the cards and exploring the possibilities they hold. Remember, each shuffle creates a unique order, ensuring that no two games will ever be the same. Embrace the randomness, embrace the unpredictability, and let your cards guide you on an unforgettable gaming journey.

Hey there! When we go to the market, we flip the cards over so we can see the pictures of the vegetables. The picture side is called the “veggie side.” If we run out of cards to flip, we take the biggest pile and split it in half. Then, we put the bottom half on top of the pile that ran out, making sure the top card doesn’t move.

Once we finish filling up the market, the person next to us gets a turn.

The Game Ends

The game is over when we’ve taken all the cards from both the point card piles and the veggie market. The person with the most points is the winner!

How We Score

We find out how many points we have by counting our own point cards. Then, we add up all the points to get our final score.

Imagine this scenario: two players are playing a game. They both have the same number of victory points. So, who is the winner? Well, the player who played later in the turn order takes the victory! It’s a little twist that adds some suspense to the game.

Now, let’s talk about scoring. When it’s time to count the points, every single veggie card in a player’s tableau is considered. Each veggie card is used to score each point card. So, you can score a point card multiple times if you have enough veggies for it. And guess what? You can even use the same veggie card to score multiple point cards!

But what if two players are tied for a specific scoring condition, like having the most onions? In this case, the player with the point card for that condition gets the victory points. So having the right point cards can really make a difference!

Let’s break down the scoring system for your salad game!

1. Combine the tomato, lettuce, and carrot to get 8 points for each combination: 8pts x 2 = 16pts.

2. Pair up the carrots to earn 5 points for each pair: 5pts x 2 = 10pts.

3. For every carrot, you get 3 points, but subtract 2 points for each onion: (3pts x 5) + (-2pts x 3) = 9pts.

4. If you have the most, or tie for the most onions among all the players, you get 10 points.

5. Earn 5 points for each type of veggie that you have at least 3 of: 5pts x 3 = 15pts.

So, to calculate your total score, add up all the points: 16 + 10 + 9 + 10 + 15 = 60 pts.

That’s it! Now you know how to score your salad game. Good luck and have fun!