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Outpost 18
2019
Rules assistance for Outpost 18
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 10–15 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Outpost 18
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Outpost 18 is a board game released in 2019 for 2 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Adam Wilk and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
Humanity has reached the edge of the asteroid belt. Warring nations fight for control over its’ caches of ion and ore. In this turn based strategy game, players build their space station and fleet from supply cards. The winner is the first player to take down their opponent’s Station Core. Outpost 18 is a two player 18 card game that plays in 10-15 minutes. Each card works double to give depth to an envelope-sized game — every play is a choice deployed as a base or a ship. Through careful planning, engine-building, and hand management, players can outwit their opponent for control over the belt. But be careful — unexpected attacks can blindside you, and leave you drifting through the cosmos like space-dust. —description from the designer
Designers
Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- Angry Cyborg Games
Questions and answers
Outpost 18 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Outpost 18 is 10–15 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 Outpost 18 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.
Outpost 18 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.
Outpost 18 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Outpost 18 are: Adam Wilk. 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 Outpost 18 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.