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5150: Illegal Aliens
- 1 player
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2007
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- BGG #16,375
- BGG rating
- 7.2
5150
2006
Rules assistance for 5150
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for 5150
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5150 is a board game released in 2006 for 2–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ed Teixeira and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Line of Sight.
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About the game
Miniature wargame science fiction skirmish rules. 5150: What is it? - Extract from the rules: 5150 is a game of sci-fi skirmish warfare. The rules handle fast and furious firefights set in the far future. If all you want to do is play “one up” unrelated battles on the tabletop you can do just that. But if you want, 5150 can be more than just a wargame. 5150 thrusts you into a universe populated by both humans and aliens. Real aliens. Not just characters with a number changed here or there to make them "tougher" but real aliens that act differently. 5150 starts you off in the middle of the action. Choose whom you are and what you want to do. Star Army soldier commanding a military formation sound good? Maybe a mercenary making ends meet by salvaging equipment on far off planets? How about an adventurer, coming and going as you please always in search of that one big "find" that’ll make you famous? Heck, you can even be a blue-skinned alien if you choose! With 5150 you’re only limited by your imagination. If you can imagine it you can do it. 5150 provides a changing universe to campaign in. Not only your actions but also the actions of those beyond your control help shape your life. But like in real life first you must survive before you thrive as you try to establish yourself and your followers as a force to be reckoned with. Gain experience and skills as you successfully move through the galaxy. Find friends; make enemies, its all there in 5150. As time passes challenges change and it will take a combination of tactics and strategy to succeed. And a little luck won’t hurt either! If you’ve played Chain Reaction: Fast and Furious Firefights 2.0, All Things Zombie, or Nuts! to name a few the mechanics in 5150 will be familiar but if you haven’t don’t worry. 5150 is a stand-alone game, easy to learn and fun to play.
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- Two Hour Wargames (THW Game Design)
Questions and answers
5150 supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 5150 is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 5150 for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
5150 has a complexity rating of 2.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
5150 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Simulation, and Line of Sight. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 5150 are: Ed Teixeira. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 5150 as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.