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Rules assistance for Pocket Imperium: Mech Worlds
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- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Pocket Imperium: Mech Worlds
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Pocket Imperium: Mech Worlds is an expansion for Pocket Imperium released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by David J. Mortimer and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Modular Board.
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About the game
Pocket Imperium: Mech Worlds is a promo tile for Pocket Imperium, it adds more variety and a different way to take advantage of Expand and Explore actions. Just before placing the 6 standard sector tiles around Tri-Prime, randomly select one to remove, and replace it with the Mech World sector tile. Complete the rest of game setup normally. Yellow Mech Worlds These systems have been completely taken over by self-replicating machines that will help whoever is controlling them to rapidly construct fleets. If, during the execution of an Expand action, a player adds one or more ships in a hex containing a yellow Mech World, 1 additional ship (if available) may be added. Yellow Mech Worlds have a system value of 0. This means that 0 points are scored for controlling them during the Exploit phase and only 1 ship may remain there at the end of a round. Blue Mech Worlds Endowed with life forms that thrive in the low-density atmosphere of these worlds, these systems and their launch facilities allow fleets that launch from them to rapidly reach deep space. If, during the execution of an Explore action, a player begins movement of a fleet from a blue Mech World, the fleet being moved may move 1 additional hex this turn.
Designers
Publishers
- LudiCreations
Questions and answers
Pocket Imperium: Mech Worlds supports 2–4 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 Pocket Imperium: Mech Worlds is 30–45 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 Pocket Imperium: Mech Worlds 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.
Pocket Imperium: Mech Worlds 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.
Pocket Imperium: Mech Worlds belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Science Fiction, and Space Exploration. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Simultaneous Action Selection, and 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 Pocket Imperium: Mech Worlds are: David J. Mortimer. 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 Pocket Imperium: Mech Worlds as an expansion for Pocket Imperium. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Pocket Imperium to use it. Check that your edition of Pocket Imperium is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.