
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,643
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Arkham Horror: The Card Game
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2026

2021
Rules assistance for DECK 52: Space Wrecked
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 1 player

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DECK 52: Space Wrecked is a board game released in 2021 for 1 player, 5–10 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Alex Aparin and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
Deck 52: Space Wrecked is a quick solo dungeon crawl card game, where the player fights through randomly generated levels of a derelict spaceship, trying to survive, and reach the escape shuttle. The game can be played as a single scenario (5-10 min, you win by finding the level exit) or a campaign (a sequence of missions). Campaign mode (10-20 missions, increasing difficulty, character upgrades). Each game level is randomly unfolding while you're exploring it. Combinations of 7 random Objectives (win conditions) and 7 Threats (gameplay modifiers) add more replayability. —description from the designer
DECK 52: Space Wrecked supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for DECK 52: Space Wrecked is 5–10 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 DECK 52: Space Wrecked for ages 7 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.
DECK 52: Space Wrecked has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
DECK 52: Space Wrecked belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign 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 DECK 52: Space Wrecked are: Alex Aparin. 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 DECK 52: Space Wrecked 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.