
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,797
- BGG rating
- 5.0
Toasted or Roasted
- 2–4 players
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for MoonQuake Escape: Access Card
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MoonQuake Escape: Access Card is an expansion for MoonQuake Escape released in 2016 for 2–6 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jeff Johnston (II) and its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Modular Board, and Action Points.
Access Card is a promo card for MoonQuake Escape. It is an Equipment card and with it a player may "aim and use [a] Tractor Beam or Defense Gun, or Launch Rocket". It was released as part of a three card promotion pack called the All Access Promo Pack, which included the Mug Shot card, Access Card card, and a bonus rules card. All three cards were packaged in a single card sleeve.
MoonQuake Escape: Access Card 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 MoonQuake Escape: Access Card is 45–60 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 MoonQuake Escape: Access Card 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.
MoonQuake Escape: Access Card belongs to these categories: Card Game, Bluffing, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Modular Board, and Action Points. 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 MoonQuake Escape: Access Card are: Jeff Johnston (II). 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 MoonQuake Escape: Access Card as an expansion for MoonQuake Escape. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need MoonQuake Escape to use it. Check that your edition of MoonQuake Escape is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.