- BGG rating
- 7.2
Lunar Base: Kickstarter Limited Edition Extra Cards
- 2–6 players
- 15–30 min
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,839
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Lunar Base
2021
Rules assistance for Lunar Base
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- 2–6 players
- 15–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Lunar Base
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Lunar Base is a board game released in 2021 for 2–6 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Kaido Koort, Joosep Simm, Silver Türk, and Martin Paroll and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Race.
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About the game
Lunar Base is a 2-6 player strategy card game where you compete to build the most formidable moon base. Begin your mission at your unique base station, build powerful modules by connecting cards with matching orb halves to expand your base. Recruit agents to infiltrate your opponents' bases, applying one-time effects. Win the space race by fulfilling one of four victory conditions: growing your colony, advancing scientific research, amassing lunar credits, or gaining the most influence. Game Features With Lunar Base, every game is a new frontier. Players can explore different tactics and discover new card combinations in each playthrough. Lunar Base features high replayability, easy setup, quick playtime, and medium-light weight complexity. The game also has adjustable difficulty; whether you’re taking your first small steps in gaming or leaping in as a seasoned strategist. Why Lunar Base Despite its compact size, Lunar Base packs an expansive gameplay experience with satisfying depth. Plus, it's portable enough to play anywhere (low earth orbit not tested, but we’re optimistic!). It's perfect for quick warm-up, filler, and wind-down games, or as the launchpad for an epic best of 3/5/7 game night. Simple to learn yet challenging to master, Lunar Base is a small but mighty tribute to mankind's lunar aspirations—proving that the greatest journeys begin with the flip of a card. So gear up, plant your flag into the nearest moon rock, power on your rovers, and commandeer a bacon printer (because what's space exploration without the comfort of home?).
Publishers
- Plepic Games
Questions and answers
Lunar Base 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 Lunar Base is 15–30 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 Lunar Base 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.
Lunar Base has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Lunar Base belongs to these categories: Card Game, City Building, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Race. 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 Lunar Base are: Kaido Koort, Joosep Simm, Silver Türk, and Martin Paroll. 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 Lunar Base 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.