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Star Breach
2018
Rules assistance for Star Breach
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- 2–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Star Breach
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Star Breach is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Elijah M. Kellogg and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
What if you could recreate sci-fi skirmishes between any of your favorite sci-fi themed scale models, regardless of their franchise-bound universes? What if there was a tabletop sci-fi multiverse: a place where all great warlords from galaxies beyond could test their skill and power on a common field of battle? What if there was a game that supported your modeling hobby instead of burning it out? A game that let you build and paint and combine the models you like, and not just the ones you had to buy? And what if the game wasn't just fluffy; just for fun? What if it was balanced, well supported, easy to play and learn, but strategically very satisfying--indeed, one of the most well made tabletop systems available on the market? And then, what if it wasn't on the market at all? What if it was completely free to play, both casually and competitively, for all people anywhere in the world? Welcome to Star Breach, the multiverse sci-fi tabletop game unlike any other. All within the FREE rulebook download above you will find a squad vs. squad, miniature skirmish game that is equal parts meticulously strategic and effortlessly fun. The new, all-in-one, fully cross-referenced PDF contains the easy to learn core rules, as well as scenarios for two to six player matches, campaign and tournament rules, and a massive factions list for TWENTY unique warbands. No "quick start rules that are nothing like the real game... half-baked mechanics... buy this year's codex... buy this year's errata... now download the new FAQ" BS. For Star Breach, it's all there for completely free, professionally edited and ready to go. If you and your gaming group have been looking for just the right way to bring all of your favorite sci-fi models into one well made system, or you've always been interested in collecting and trying tabletop miniature gaming, but have been turned-off by the trademark driven price-points, then this system is just for you. Casual play. Competitive tournaments. Adventurous campaigns. Soon to come Cooperative and Solo expansions. If you like sci-fi and you like tabletop gaming, again: this system is just for you. I hope you give it a download and absolutely love what you find! I know for me, the Star Breach system has completely reinvigorated my love for the sci-fi tabletop hobby, and I can only hope that it will do the same for you. Enjoy! And keep your eyes on the stars! —description from the designer
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Questions and answers
Star Breach 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 Star Breach is 30–120 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 Star Breach 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.
Star Breach has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Star Breach belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, 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 Star Breach are: Elijah M. Kellogg. 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 Star Breach 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.