
- BGG rank
- BGG #23
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
- 2–6 players
- 60–200 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for Quantum: The Void
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Quantum: The Void is an expansion for Quantum released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Eric Zimmerman and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Grid Movement.
The empty space between planets reveals the dark mysteries of the cosmos. Quantum anomalies are abundant in the VOID, and study there is rewarded with more frequent breakthroughs. At the start of your turn, for each of your ship dice on the void map tile, you gain +1 research. Gaining research from the void does not use up any of your actions or special ability uses for your turn. Ships that earn you +1 research from the void can move and use special abilities normally that turn.
Quantum: The Void 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 Quantum: The Void is 30 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 Quantum: The Void for ages 8 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.
Quantum: The Void has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Quantum: The Void belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Dice, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Grid Movement. 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 Quantum: The Void are: Eric Zimmerman. 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 Quantum: The Void as an expansion for Quantum. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Quantum to use it. Check that your edition of Quantum is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.