
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,641
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Back to the Future: OUTATIME
- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2016

2017
Rules assistance for Space Invaders Dice!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Space Invaders Dice! is a board game released in 2017 for 1–4 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Daryl Andrews and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Paper-and-Pencil.
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Space Invaders Dice! 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 Invaders Dice! is 10–20 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 Invaders Dice! for ages 6 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 Invaders Dice! has a complexity rating of 1.2 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 Invaders Dice! belongs to these categories: Dice, Video Game Theme, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Invaders Dice! are: Daryl Andrews. 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 Invaders Dice! 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.