
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,042
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Star Tycoon
- 1–4 players
- 25–100 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Mothership: Into the Vortex
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Mothership: Into the Vortex is an expansion for Mothership: Tabletop Combat released in 2017 for 2–8 players, 45–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Peter Sanderson and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
Nebula tiles: Add another element to your board with Nebula tiles. Ships can only move a maximum of 1 space through nebula but won't take damage. This simple new element adds an entirely new layer of strategy when paired with... Wormholes: Two way wormholes transport ships instantly to the other side creating new ways to play. Flip them over to reveal black Wormholes that can have more than one exit. Class Cards: Receive a random Class card at the beginning of the game to further specialize your fleet. Each card has a one-use action ability and technology upgrade that no one else has. With up to eight different Classes, there's something to suit any play style.
Mothership: Into the Vortex supports 2–8 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 Mothership: Into the Vortex is 45–180 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 Mothership: Into the Vortex for ages 12 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.
Mothership: Into the Vortex belongs to these categories: Science Fiction and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 Mothership: Into the Vortex are: Peter Sanderson. 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 Mothership: Into the Vortex as an expansion for Mothership: Tabletop Combat. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Mothership: Tabletop Combat to use it. Check that your edition of Mothership: Tabletop Combat is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.