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Leagues of Adventure: Rocket Race
2014
Rules assistance for Leagues of Adventure: Rocket Race
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Leagues of Adventure: Rocket Race
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Leagues of Adventure: Rocket Race is a board game released in 2014 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Paul "Wiggy" Wade-Williams and Robin Elliott and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Leagues of Adventure: Rocket Race is a non-collectible steampunk card game for 2-6 players and is a game of Victorian Scientific Research, Ground-breaking Engineering, Financial Acumen, Heroic Endeavors, and a Dash of Luck. The game pits players against each other who play Victorian Clubs or Leagues racing to complete mad-capped moon rockets and be the first to successfully land on the moon! In the standard rules each turn players compete by bidding to obtain rocket components and they must have at least 1 propulsion system, 1 capsule and 1 steering mechanism before they can launch a rocket. Each of the components has a reliability score and by rolling 2d6 and getting a result equal to or lower than the combined reliability total means your rocket has successfully landed on the moon and you win the game! There are also addtional rocket accessories which improves a rockets reliability. The game also includes advanced play rules which replace the bidding mechanic with a scientific research resource management system.
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Publishers
- Triple Ace Games, Ltd.
Questions and answers
Leagues of Adventure: Rocket Race supports 2–6 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 Leagues of Adventure: Rocket Race 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 Leagues of Adventure: Rocket Race for ages 10 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.
Leagues of Adventure: Rocket Race has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Leagues of Adventure: Rocket Race belongs to these categories: Card Game and Space Exploration. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and Dice Rolling. 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 Leagues of Adventure: Rocket Race are: Paul "Wiggy" Wade-Williams and Robin Elliott. 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 Leagues of Adventure: Rocket Race 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.