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Space Base Mutiny
2016
Rules assistance for Space Base Mutiny
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 5–15 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Space Base Mutiny
For 2 players
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Space Base Mutiny is a board game released in 2016 for 2 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Colin Thom and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: Command units with unique race powers to take over systems in the base. Then turn those systems against your opponent! Space Base Mutiny is a fast-paced game with a sci-fi theme. The goal is simple; a player wins when he or she has used up all of her tokens. On your turn, you can use a unit to invade an enemy space OR remove a unit from a system you control to use that system's power. You then check to see which systems (if any) you gained control of. The game features Area Collection Powers. When you occupy 3 spaces of the same color, you gain control of that color system. Each system gives you a special power that you can use on future turns. You can use the Weapons System to attack 2 adjacent units, the Air Lock System to jettison 2 enemy units into the vacum of space, the Gravity System to tumble units around the base, and the Command System to negotiate disarmament. In addition to these system powers, each token has one of 6 unique race powers. Each time you place a token to invade a space, you trigger that tokens's race power. Cyborgs hack into the systems, Parasites infect enemy tokens, Telepaths use mind control to attack adjacent tokens, Space Worms breach the hull to attack outer tokens, Humans negotiate disarmament, and Blobs copy the race powers of the tokens they attack.
Editions
- Space Base Mutinyen(Self-Published)2016
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Questions and answers
Space Base Mutiny 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 Space Base Mutiny is 5–15 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 Space Base Mutiny 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.
Space Base Mutiny has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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 Base Mutiny belongs to these categories: Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Base Mutiny are: Colin Thom. 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 Base Mutiny 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.