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Space Base

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  1. 6 out of 10

    Machi Koro in space with a larger tableau and 2D6 to enable that. I like how the route to victory is not always to buy the most expensive ship you can afford. It is important to earn cash from other players' die rolls, so you need to develop your 1-6 ships to make that happen. Later on, dice adjusting abilities make it possible to focus more on your higher range, which tend to provide permanent income, large chunks of cash and vps. Space Base is a classic build your engine then switch to victory points sort of game. The big deck of space ships gives the impression of a great deal of variety, though in practice there seem to be a lot of similar cards. It all works fine, the need to pay attention to what others are rolling keeps you alert and there is little down time, even with four players. I wouldn't refuse another game of Space Base. Production quality is decent. The artwork is forgettable though functional.

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  3. 8 out of 10

    This combines elements of two of my families favorite games - Splendor and Qwixx. I love the variety of ships and abilities and there is a surprising level of variation in how to win. I really like that everyone is engaged even when it is not your turn. The dice add an element of randomness, so it won’t be for everyone. For me, though, that just makes the game more accessible for a wider range of player abilities. That’s great for me since I often game with my kids.

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In Space Base, players assume the roles of Commodores of a small fleet of ships. Ships begin docked at their stations and are then deployed to sectors as new ships are commissioned under your command. Use cargo vessels to engage in trade and commerce; mining vessels to build reoccurring base income; and carriers to spread your influence. Establish new colonies for a new Commodore in a sector to gain even more influence. Gain enough influence and you can be promoted to Admiral!

Space Base is a quick-to-learn, quick-to-play dice game using the core "I roll, everyone gets stuff" mechanism seen in other games. It’s also a strategic engine builder using a player board (your space base) and tableaus of ship cards you can buy and add to your board. The cards you buy and the order you buy them in have interesting implications on your engine beyond just the ability on the card you buy, making for a different type of engine construction than seen in similar games. Players can take their engine in a number of directions: long odds and explosive gains, low luck and steady income, big end-game combos to launch from last to first, or a mix-and-match approach. Ultimately, Space Base is a game you can just start playing and teach everyone how to play in the first round or two and has a satisfying blend of dice-chucking luck and challenging strategic choices.

Ages

14+
Players

2 Players, 3 Players, 4 Players, 5 Players
Play Time

60m – 60m
Designer

John D. Clair
Mechanics

Random Production, Card Drafting, Dice Rolling
Theme

Dice, Science Fiction, Space Exploration
Publisher

Alderac Entertainment Group, Arclight, Asmodee, Edge Entertainment, Maldito Games
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