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Space Alone
2023
Rules assistance for Space Alone
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- 1–4 players
- 20–40 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 1 player
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Space Alone is a board game released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Radosław Ignatów and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
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About the game
A roll&write game about survival on a foreign planet. The game is designed for 1 to 4 players, age 12+ with an average game time is 20-40 minutes. In each turn, the active player rolls 4 D6 dice and performs actions using the dice pool. The goal of the game is to perform the scenario. For example: Carry out an exploratory mission, repair a ship, contact a space station. The biggest obstacle during the game is declining oxygen levels, radiation protection and generation of energy needed to use technology. It is also possible to die at the hands of another player and various dangers on the planet.In addition to taking care of his fate, the player also has his space vehicle, which is a separate location .This ship can be developed, repaired and used in a number of ways specified in the scenario. It is a HUB to which the player regularly returns with the acquired resources. The game continues until the scenario is completed or all players die. —description from the designer
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- Hammerdice
Questions and answers
Space Alone supports 1–4 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 Space Alone is 20–40 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 Space Alone 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.
Space Alone has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Space Alone belongs to these categories: Print & Play, Dice, and Space Exploration. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 Space Alone are: Radosław Ignatów. 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 Space Alone 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.