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Bandits on Mars
2016
Rules assistance for Bandits on Mars
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 15 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Bandits on Mars
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Bandits on Mars is a board game released in 2016 for 2–8 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Matteo Sacchi and its main mechanics are Memory, Pattern Recognition, and Trick-taking.
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About the game
From the publisher: Bounty hunters, welcome to Mars, your occasion to make a bounce of money is standing right in front of your eyes! In Bandits on Mars you will play the role of smart gunners hunting cyber bandits that are hiding inside Woodburg's Wild West Theme Park. To get them, broken or alive, you can count exclusively on your feline reflex and on the eye of the finest sniper in Mars, in addition with a good memory. The bandits will try to hide them self as soon as they have a chance, coming back in the open only for a nice royal rumble. Use at best the sheriff's help, hoping that he won't be charmed by the beautiful saloon's dancers, while the bandits that you chase down try to escape riding their rocket bull. Bandits on Mars is a game of dexterity and memory that links your ability in chasing the right bandits at the right time with the ability to remember where they are hidden.
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Questions and answers
Bandits on Mars 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 Bandits on Mars is 15 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 Bandits on Mars 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.
Bandits on Mars has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Bandits on Mars belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Memory, Pattern Recognition, and Trick-taking. 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 Bandits on Mars are: Matteo Sacchi. 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 Bandits on Mars 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.