Pummel Party is Rebuilt Games' board game brawler, out since 20 September 2018 and playable by 1 to 8 people online, in local split screen, or against bots. Board turns decide who reaches the goblet, and the minigames between rounds decide who can afford the items that wreck someone else's turn. Steam Workshop support means the map and minigame list keeps growing past the official set of boards.
Pummel Party features distinct areas with increasing difficulty. This guide covers every major location in progression order: what to do, what to get, and when to move on. For the step-by-step path, see our walkthrough.
Area Progression Order
| Order | Location | Difficulty | Key Rewards | Recommended Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pummeltown | 4 to 8 players | Goblets, board familiarity for new groups | Movement items |
| 2 | Winterglow | 4 to 8 players | Goblets, plus the hazard interactions the board is built around | Movement items |
| 3 | Pirate Paradise | Best with 6 to 8 players | Goblets, extended games for full lobbies | Damage items |
| 4 | Rusty Ruins | 4 to 8 players | Goblets, a moderate game length | Damage items |
| 5 | Overgrowth | 4 to 8 players | Goblets, newer board hazards | Damage items |
Pummeltown: Starting Area
The default board most groups learn on, and the one the community wiki treats as the reference map. Compact enough that item timing matters from the first round.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4 to 8 players |
| Key Rewards | Goblets, board familiarity for new groups |
| Recommended Role | Movement items |
| Key Weapons | Shotgun |
What to Do Here
- Learn the basics of One item per turn. This is where you practice without heavy punishment.
- Collect starting resources and your first weapons upgrade.
- Clear all main content before moving to Winterglow.
- If you're struggling, read our beginner's guide.
Winterglow: Early Game
A snow-themed board from the official rotation. Paths funnel more than Pummeltown's, which makes movement items and swaps more valuable than raw damage.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4 to 8 players |
| Key Rewards | Goblets, plus the hazard interactions the board is built around |
| Recommended Role | Movement items |
| Key Weapons | Shotgun |
What to Do Here
- Focus on mastering Goblet objective. It's critical from this point on.
- Farm for Shotgun if you don't have it yet.
- Complete all objectives for maximum rewards.
- Prepare for the difficulty spike in Pirate Paradise.
Pirate Paradise: Mid Game
One of the six boards the long-running Steam community guide lists as official. Its layout suits larger lobbies, where the board is crowded enough that item denial pays off.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Best with 6 to 8 players |
| Key Rewards | Goblets, extended games for full lobbies |
| Recommended Role | Damage items |
| Key Weapons | Shotgun |
What to Do Here
- This is the main skill check. Bring an optimized build.
- Boxing Glove becomes accessible here. Prioritize getting it.
- Master Thirty starting health for the boss encounters.
- Check our boss guide if you get stuck.
Rusty Ruins: Late Game
A mid-size official board. Groups that find Pummeltown too tight and the larger maps too slow usually settle here.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4 to 8 players |
| Key Rewards | Goblets, a moderate game length |
| Recommended Role | Damage items |
| Key Weapons | Boxing Glove |
What to Do Here
- Full build optimization is expected by this point.
- Boxing Glove should be your primary, fully upgraded.
- Steam Workshop maps and minigames mastery starts mattering here.
- Farm resources for the push into Overgrowth.
Overgrowth: Endgame
Set in the overgrown ruins of an ancient temple and added after launch. Later updates added more boards, including Pummel Prison in 1.12.1, so the official list is longer than the original six.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4 to 8 players |
| Key Rewards | Goblets, newer board hazards |
| Recommended Role | Damage items |
| Key Weapons | Boxing Glove |
What to Do Here
- This is endgame. Best-in-slot gear and a perfected build are mandatory.
- See our boss guide for endgame fight strategies.
- The reward loop: clear content → upgrade → push harder content.
- Experiment with Board control items for variety once you've mastered the meta.
Exploration Tips
- Clear areas in order: Pummeltown → Winterglow → Pirate Paradise → Rusty Ruins → Overgrowth. Skipping areas means missing resources you'll need later.
- Check every corner: Hidden caches and secrets are often in non-obvious locations.
- Match your weapons: Some areas favor different weapons types.
- Read the walkthrough: Our walkthrough provides exact progression milestones for each area.
- Don't rush: Clearing an area fully gives more resources than speedrunning two areas.
More Pummel Party Guides
- Pummel Party Pummel Party Overview
- Pummel Party Best Builds
- Pummel Party Tier List
- Pummel Party Walkthrough
- Pummel Party Beginner's Guide
- Pummel Party Tips & Tricks
- Pummel Party Weapons Guide
- Pummel Party Combat Guide
- Pummel Party Boss Guide
- Pummel Party Crafting Guide
- Pummel Party Classes & Characters
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