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Apollo XIII
2015
Rules assistance for Apollo XIII
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- 2–5 players
- 45–75 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Apollo XIII
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Apollo XIII is a board game released in 2015 for 2–5 players, 45–75 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Andrea Crespi and its main mechanics are Storytelling, Cooperative Game, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Apollo XIII tells the whole story of that mission through a card-driven game system. Follow the story and face all of the disasters that plagued that mission! To ensure the survival of the crew and get them back to Earth, you need to work together in this cooperative game to manage each setback that the mission faces. Your team must coordinate their actions, or you will not finish the mission! Of course, if you want an even bigger challenge, you can try the optional "competitive mode" to see who is the best mission coordinator!
Designers
Publishers
- Pendragon Game Studio
- Passport Game Studios
Questions and answers
Apollo XIII supports 2–5 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 Apollo XIII is 45–75 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 Apollo XIII for ages 14 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.
Apollo XIII has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Apollo XIII belongs to these categories: Card Game, Real-time, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Storytelling, Cooperative Game, and Open Drafting. 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 Apollo XIII are: Andrea Crespi. 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 Apollo XIII 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.