
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,466
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Sharp Shooters
- 2–6 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1994

1978
Rules assistance for Laser Attack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Laser Attack is a board game released in 1978 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Jeffrey Breslow, Howard J. Morrison, and Wayne Kuna and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Pick-up and Deliver.
Our galaxy has been invaded by an alien Space Station whose powerful laser beam is drawing vital energy pods away from your spaceships. Your mission is to attack and destroy this violator of the Inter-Galactic Peace Accord. You must gather up your scattered energy pods before you risk an assault on the space station. Then, using your energy pods, you block its ports, causing the laser to overload and self-destruct.
Laser Attack 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 Laser Attack is 20 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 Laser Attack for ages 7 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.
Laser Attack has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Laser Attack belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Electronic, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Pick-up and Deliver. 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 Laser Attack are: Jeffrey Breslow, Howard J. Morrison, and Wayne Kuna. 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 Laser Attack 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.