- BGG rank
- BGG #17,717
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Space Planets
2015
Rules assistance for Space Planets
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Space Planets
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Space Planets is a board game released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Benjamin Schwer and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
About the game
Description from the publisher: The final frontier of space...and in the middle of it brave pilots are exploring distance planets and galaxies in their spaceships. But will the emitted cube probe meet the intended target? And will the fuel crystals be powerful enough to make the journey to the next planet? Only those who skilfully aim and roll the die in the dice and discovery game Space Planets will be able to score points in the end and collect the coveted explorer stars.
Designers
Publishers
- HABA
Questions and answers
Space Planets supports 2–4 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 Planets is 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 Planets 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 Planets has a complexity rating of 1.3 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 Planets belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Action / Dexterity, and Space Exploration. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 Planets are: Benjamin Schwer. 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 Planets 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.