
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,647
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Space Cadets
- 3–6 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2012

Rules assistance for FlickFleet: Box of Xeno Flicks 1
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FlickFleet: Box of Xeno Flicks 1 is an expansion for FlickFleet released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 20–100 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jackson Pope and Paul Willcox and its main mechanics are Flicking.
A new Box of Flicks expansion for FlickFleet which adds 14 new ship types to the two alien species introduced in FlickFleet: Xeno Wars. —description from the publisher
FlickFleet: Box of Xeno Flicks 1 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 FlickFleet: Box of Xeno Flicks 1 is 20–100 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 FlickFleet: Box of Xeno Flicks 1 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.
FlickFleet: Box of Xeno Flicks 1 belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Flicking. 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 FlickFleet: Box of Xeno Flicks 1 are: Jackson Pope and Paul Willcox. 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 FlickFleet: Box of Xeno Flicks 1 as an expansion for FlickFleet. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need FlickFleet to use it. Check that your edition of FlickFleet is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.