- BGG rank
- BGG #1,467
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Deep Space D-6
- 1 player
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,701
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Deep Space D-6: Armada
2021
Rules assistance for Deep Space D-6: Armada
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- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Deep Space D-6: Armada
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Deep Space D-6: Armada is a board game released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Tony Go and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Deep Space D-6: Armada is the standalone multiplayer sequel to Deep Space D-6. In the far reaches of the galaxy, a local cluster of planets has been overtaken by a hostile regime known as The Federation. Players will take command of starships and work together to complete missions while defending the system from enemy fleets. Each player begins the game with their own starship with unique capabilities and basic crew. As you earn credits from completing missions, you'll be able to upgrade your ship and hire advanced Heroic crew members. Your crew are your dice and players will roll them, then assign them to their ship's stations in order to perform actions during combat or to complete missions. Ship to ship combat in Armada involves managing your crew and ship stations. As your ship takes damages, your stations become disabled and require repair actions by engineers. Your crew is also susceptible to injury and you'll take medic actions to revive them. Ships can be customized to your individual playstyle, whether you prefer to deal direct damage, or support teammates by disabling enemy shields and stations. Each round consists of the following phases: 1) Planning: Players travel to nearby planets. Players may also repair and upgrade their ships or hire new crew members during this time. 2) Encounter: Players combat enemy fleets or resolve missions (together or alone). 3) Resolution: Event cards and hazard effects are resolved. Enemy reinforcements will also appear at this time. Once players have collected enough Data tokens, a final encounter is revealed. If they can defeat this final encounter, the players will win the game. What challenge faces our Captains? And who is behind all the terror? DSD6: Armada takes the gameplay of Deep Space D-6 and enhances it with ship upgrades, dice mitigation, missions, and co-operative gameplay- all while retaining the game's signature minimalist style. DSD6: Armada is not an expansion and does not require the original Deep Space D-6. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Deep Space D-6: Armada supports 1–4 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 Deep Space D-6: Armada is 60–90 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 Deep Space D-6: Armada 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.
Deep Space D-6: Armada has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Deep Space D-6: Armada belongs to these categories: Dice and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, 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 Deep Space D-6: Armada are: Tony Go. 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 Deep Space D-6: Armada 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.