
- BGG rank
- BGG #743
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Star Trek: Ascendancy
- 3 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Attack! 7-8 Player Expansion
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Attack! 7-8 Player Expansion is an expansion for Attack! released in 2009 for 2–8 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Player Elimination, and Trading.
From the publisher's website: The Attack! 7-8 player Expansion is a set of Black and White runners (both naval and land units) for the new rule set. Please note: You need Attack! and Attack! Deluxe Expansion to use the Attack! 7-8 player Expansion.
Attack! 7-8 Player Expansion supports 2–8 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 Attack! 7-8 Player Expansion is 180 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 Attack! 7-8 Player Expansion for ages 10 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.
Attack! 7-8 Player Expansion belongs to these categories: Economic, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Player Elimination, and Trading. 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 catalogue lists Attack! 7-8 Player Expansion as an expansion for Attack!. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Attack! to use it. Check that your edition of Attack! is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.