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Border States
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Space Bowl
2019
Rules assistance for Space Bowl
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 25–35 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Space Bowl
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Space Bowl is a board game released in 2019 for 2–8 players, 25–35 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Stéphane Brachet and its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
Avid adventurers, driven to discover something new, have decided to fly into the unknown, in search of a viable new planet, where they can start all over again. Space Bowl is a competitive, simultaneous game, with no turns. As quickly as possible, you must identify a habitable constellation in the galaxy, based on a known pattern of planetary positions. +++ PLAYING THE GAME+++ 1. In the Board Computer box, launch the marbles corresponding to the planets visible at the top of the deck of cards + the Destination wooden disc. Each element must then be in one of the 9 spaces of the box. 2. Look at the galaxy (a square of 5x5 cards) searching for the same pattern as in the Board Computer box. 3. If you find a valid solution, say "Go!" And count down 10 seconds for other players. At 0, all players who think they have a solution (a card of the galaxy) validate the card with their finger. /// If you do not find a valid solution, say "We'll all die!" And count down 10 seconds for other players. At 0, all players who think they have a solution validate the point with their finger. Those who think like you that there is no valid solution indicates it by flipping a token. 4. Players receive victory points based on their success. They can also lose points in case of failure.
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- Space BowlenSit Down!2019
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Questions and answers
Space Bowl 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 Space Bowl is 25–35 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 Bowl 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.
Space Bowl 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 Bowl belongs to these categories: Science Fiction and Space Exploration. Its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition. 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 Bowl are: Stéphane Brachet. 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 Bowl 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.