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Submarine
- 1–6 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 1976
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,546
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Alpha Omega
1977
Rules assistance for Alpha Omega
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- 2–3 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.1/5
Rules assistant for Alpha Omega
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Alpha Omega is a board game released in 1977 for 2–3 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by J. Stephen Peek and Sean Hayes and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
In Alpha Omega, players assume the roles of the commanders of the Human, Drove and Rhylsh space fleets. The game features scenarios set chronologically in the fictional distant future setting: from the civil wars of the fledgling Human space empire, to the first alien invasion by the Droves, and the confrontation and eventual alliance between the Humans and the Rhylsh. The Droves and the Human/Rhylsh factions have different technologies between them, affecting the way their units move and the weapons they have to destroy each other with. Both sides can deploy fighters, assault ships, destroyers, carriers, battle cruisers, and various other vessels. Mines can be laid to defend outposts and star bases, but can be swept aside with mine sweepers. Cargo can be captured, and sensors can be jammed to help cloaked ships infiltrate further. Each scenario (battle) is resolved as follows. In the first phase, each player secretly writes down the movement and actions of his units. The orders of both sides are then simultaneously resolved in the following phases. After the moves and actions have been resolved, the players repeat the cycle, secretly plotting their orders and openly enacting them. Combat actions are resolved by rolling dice and consulting the effects from tables. Play goes on until the scenario's duration has elapsed or a side's Victory Conditions have been met.
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- The Avalon Hill Game Co
- Battleline
Questions and answers
Alpha Omega supports 2–3 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 Alpha Omega 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 Alpha Omega 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.
Alpha Omega has a complexity rating of 3.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Alpha Omega belongs to these categories: Wargame and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Alpha Omega are: J. Stephen Peek and Sean Hayes. 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 Alpha Omega 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.