- BGG rating
- 6.1
Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers – Alien Artifact
- 3–5 players
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,450
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers
2016
Rules assistance for Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–5 players
- 20–30 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers
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Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers is a board game released in 2016 for 3–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Philip duBarry and its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers – Heavy Assault
- 3–5 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2015
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About the game
Giant warships locked in battle... Captain a mighty battlecruiser in the middle of a firefight as you try to gather 15 units of precious ore and get out — or die trying. In Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers, you want to be the first to escape with 15 victory points, or be the last ship standing. Each round you and your opponents each play a card from your identical hands. If you play the same card as an opponent, you'll clash and bad things will happen! But if you manage to sneak a card through unhindered, then you'll reap the benefits. Collect points or knock cards out of your opponents' hands. If you lose all of your cards, then you're out of the running. At the end of each round, check to see whether any player has won; if not, prepare to play another card!
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Publishers
- Tasty Minstrel Games
Questions and answers
Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers supports 3–5 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 Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers is 20–30 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 Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers for ages 13 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.
Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers belongs to these categories: Card Game, Bluffing, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers are: Philip duBarry. 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 Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers 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.