- BGG rating
- 8.3
Rules assistance for Core Space: Poseidon Crew
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 45–180 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Core Space: Poseidon Crew
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Core Space: Poseidon Crew is an expansion for Core Space released in 2019 for 1–6 players, 45–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game.
About the game
This pack contains a fully playable Trader crew for Core Space, including the skilled Hoskins and the dependable Thoman. Get to know Captain Teelac and his crew in a thrilling new mission, and add a twist to your regular games with the new Assistance Cards and equipment such as the Jump Pack. —description from the publisher
Publishers
- Battle Systems Ltd
Questions and answers
Core Space: Poseidon Crew supports 1–6 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.
The listed playing time for Core Space: Poseidon Crew is 45–180 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 Core Space: Poseidon Crew 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.
Core Space: Poseidon Crew belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game. 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 Core Space: Poseidon Crew as an expansion for Core Space. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Core Space to use it. Check that your edition of Core Space is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.