Antematter
BGG rank
BGG #23,524
BGG rating
6.0

Antematter

2022

Rules assistance for Antematter

Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

  • 3–6 players
  • 45–120 min
  • 12+
  • Complexity 2.5/5

For 3 players

Rules assistant for Antematter

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Antematter is a board game released in 2022 for 3–6 players, 45–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.

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About the game

Antematter is the first and only poker strategy board game. 3-6 players enter a lore rich universe and take command of a unique crew of spacefarers, each vying to plunder, smuggle, gamble and bluff their way to supremacy. Featuring a blend of Texas Hold ‘Em poker and strategy gaming, Antematter is a true genre-buster with something for everyone. Players choose one of six crews to command. Each crew has its own deck of "crew cards," which can be used in game to gain advantages on your opponents (more on that later). Each round of play is divided into loot and poker phases. During the loot phase, players maneuver their three ships around the board, collecting salvage and cargo as they go. Once everyone has moved, players have the opportunity to further their ill gotten gains with a round of Texas hold 'em. First player to 4,000 credits wins. —description from the designer

Questions and answers

Antematter supports 3–6 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.