- BGG rating
- 8.7
Rules assistance for Core Space: Shootout at Zed's
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- 1–6 players
- 45–180 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Core Space: Shootout at Zed's
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Core Space: Shootout at Zed's is an expansion for Core Space released in 2019 for 1–6 players, 45–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Colin Young and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game.
About the game
Shootout at Zed’s is an expansion for Core Space that introduces the dastardly Zed and his gang of criminals, a new type of NPC, as well as some new Civilians. Learn to love or loathe them in a series of thrilling new missions, and then add them to your regular games with the new Event Cards. They are also a fully playable Trader crew! New terrain adds the centrepiece two-storey Zed’s Bar to your board, and new equipment such as the Teleport Grenade will give your crew new ways to survive! —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Battle Systems Ltd
Questions and answers
Core Space: Shootout at Zed's 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: Shootout at Zed's 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: Shootout at Zed's 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: Shootout at Zed's 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 credited designers of Core Space: Shootout at Zed's are: Colin Young. 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 Core Space: Shootout at Zed's 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.