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Eppi: Part 1 – Call from Outer Space
2023
Rules assistance for Eppi: Part 1 – Call from Outer Space
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Eppi: Part 1 – Call from Outer Space
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Eppi: Part 1 – Call from Outer Space is a board game released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Felicitas Pommerening and its main mechanics are Deduction, Storytelling, and Role Playing.
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About the game
Eppi is an interactive point-and-click style adventure book with a mission for parents and kids to play together. In the game, you embody Eppi, a creature that haunts the family basement. Who or what is Eppi? Eppi would like to know that, too! In order to help Eppi, it takes the cumulative wit and ingenuity of the entire family, from baby Manni to Grandma Tara. You can also slip into other characters during the game and solve the tricky puzzles. For a maximum of fun, this interactive adventure book comes not only with a supercool story and witty characters: there is a set of puzzle cards and self adhesive stickers included. Both, cards and stickers can be removed easily and tucked away once you have solved the adventure. All ready to hand this adventure book to the next family member… Warning from the publisher: this adventure book might turn your kids into #readers!
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Questions and answers
Eppi: Part 1 – Call from Outer Space 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 Eppi: Part 1 – Call from Outer Space is 60–120 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 Eppi: Part 1 – Call from Outer Space for ages 8 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.
Eppi: Part 1 – Call from Outer Space has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Eppi: Part 1 – Call from Outer Space belongs to these categories: Humor, Deduction, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Storytelling, and Role Playing. 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 Eppi: Part 1 – Call from Outer Space are: Felicitas Pommerening. 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 Eppi: Part 1 – Call from Outer Space 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.