
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,346
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Silent Death
- 2–8 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 1990

Rules assistance for Silent Death Annex: Hangar 51
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Silent Death Annex: Hangar 51 is an expansion for Silent Death: The Next Millennium Deluxe Edition released in 2000 for 2–8 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Kevin Barrett and Leland R. Erickson and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
Description from ICE's website: This is the first PDF-only Annex for Silent Death: The Next Millenium! This exclusive PDF Annex for Silent Death contains the complete ship sheets for all 228 Silent Death ships, including the Dolphin, Orca, Piranha, Executioner and Snarling Badger prize ships. Expands: Silent Death: The Next Millennium Deluxe Edition
Silent Death Annex: Hangar 51 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 Silent Death Annex: Hangar 51 is 120 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 Silent Death Annex: Hangar 51 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.
Silent Death Annex: Hangar 51 has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Silent Death Annex: Hangar 51 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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 Silent Death Annex: Hangar 51 are: Kevin Barrett and Leland R. Erickson. 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 Silent Death Annex: Hangar 51 as an expansion for Silent Death: The Next Millennium Deluxe Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Silent Death: The Next Millennium Deluxe Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Silent Death: The Next Millennium Deluxe Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.