- BGG rank
- BGG #27,110
- BGG rating
- 5.5
EVL
- 2 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,990
- BGG rating
- 6.6
NXS
2015
Rules assistance for NXS
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–3 players
- 15–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for NXS
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NXS is a board game released in 2015 for 2–3 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Kevin Kane and its main mechanics are Modular Board.
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About the game
NXS (pronounced "nexus") is an abstract strategy game played on hexagonal boards with hexagonal pieces. Each player has his or her own board. Each player sets up their pieces in either a short game (7 piece), medium (10 piece), or long game (13-14 piece) configuration. Players push their boards together in either a two or three player arrangement. Players alternately move their pieces (and rotate them) in an attempt to capture both enemy pieces, and enemy territory. Enemy territory is captured by "surrounding" it. Game play continues until one player captures a predetermined amount of enemy territory (usually 10 spaces). Notes: Although there are official short, medium, and long game setups, players can choose any agreed upon starting position of pieces that they like. The amount of territory required to win can be adjusted for different types of play. When playing advanced rules, a player may rotate his or her entire game board as a move. Although it is officially a 2-3 player game, 4 and 6 player games can also be played using an extra neutral board.
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Designers
Publishers
- Nexus Games LLC / NXSgame.com
Questions and answers
NXS supports 2–3 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 NXS is 15–60 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 NXS 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.
NXS has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
NXS belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Modular Board. 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 NXS are: Kevin Kane. 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 NXS 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.