
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,372
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Twilight Imperium: Armada
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2001

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Delta V is a board game released in 2001 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Christian T. Petersen and Darrell Hardy.
Designed by Christian T. Petersen and Darrell Hardy, Delta V is a clever, colorful, and affordable game of memory, strategy, and just a pinch of backstabbing. Rival mining companies explore asteroids to reap their mineral riches. Remember which asteroids hold which minerals, bid for the proper contract, and struggle against nasty competition. All in a day's work at the Delta V asteroid field. Part of the Silver Line collection
Delta V supports 2–4 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 Delta V is 60 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 Delta V for ages 12 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.
Delta V has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Delta V belongs to these categories: Memory and Science Fiction. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Delta V and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Delta V are: Christian T. Petersen and Darrell Hardy. 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 Delta V 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.