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- BGG #17,929
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Tranquility Base
- 1–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2006
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,556
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Moonshot the Game
1997
Rules assistance for Moonshot the Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
Rules assistant for Moonshot the Game
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Moonshot the Game is a board game released in 1997 for 1–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Van Overbay and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
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About the game
MOONSHOT The Game brings to life the fascinating story of mankind’s greatest adventure—the Apollo voyages to the moon. MOONSHOT is not a trivia game, it’s a fast-paced game of strategy based on card-play. NASA projects Mercury, Gemini and Apollo provide the backdrop as players are put in command of the Space Race. Each landmark event, pioneering mission, heart-pounding crisis and incredible machine is represented by a playing card. Players use these cards and a supply of fuel cards to complete the historic NASA space missions in a race to be the first to land on the Moon. To complete each mission, you must use your fuel supply to assemble the correct equipment, launch the mission and move your playing piece to the corresponding mission patch on the game board. This completes the mission, you receive a replica mission patch and gain a fuel bonus. During the game you can take advantage of special cards called alarms, events and instants. These represent historic events in space history and can be played to speed you progress or hinder your opponents. After completing the required number of missions, be the first to land on the Moon and win the game. MOONSHOT has a wealth of detail and flavor for the space enthusiast. If you're big on space travel or really enjoy space history, this game is a must. And it's collectible, too! MOONSHOT The Game was awarded “Best New Family Game” in the GAMES Magazine Buyer's Guide 2000 and called “One of the Coolest New Board Games” by Inquest Magazine. The expanded second edition was released in 2006 and has been renamed Tranquility Base™.
Designers
Publishers
- History In Action Game (The Galactic Attic)
Questions and answers
Moonshot the Game supports 1–4 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 Moonshot the Game is 30–60 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 Moonshot the Game 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.
Moonshot the Game 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.
Moonshot the Game belongs to these categories: Exploration, Transportation, and Space Exploration. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Moonshot the Game are: Van Overbay. 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 Moonshot the Game 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.