
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,017
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Warhammer 40,000: Codex
2 players120 min1994

Rules assistance for Starcadia Quest: Tanaka & Nayomi
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Starcadia Quest: Tanaka & Nayomi is an expansion for Starcadia Quest released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
Nayomi trained all her life to master the cool ninja arts, be able to wear cool ninja outfits, surprise enemies with cool ninja stealth, and most importantly, use the cool ninja smoke bombs. Once during the game, if Nayomi finds herself on the verge of suffering a final, lethal damage, she is able to smoke bomb enemies and move away 3 spaces, while maintaining 1 life. Of course the battle against Thorne is important (who would like that guy anyway?) but Tanaka is mostly after the adventure, excitement, and fun that only traveling the galaxy and fighting enemies can provide. In fact, he enjoys it so much that anytime he rolls a CRIT or defense, he's so filled with joy that he unexhausts one of his Upgrades.
Starcadia Quest: Tanaka & Nayomi 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 Starcadia Quest: Tanaka & Nayomi is 60 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 Starcadia Quest: Tanaka & Nayomi for ages 14 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.
Starcadia Quest: Tanaka & Nayomi belongs to these categories: Miniatures, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 catalogue lists Starcadia Quest: Tanaka & Nayomi as an expansion for Starcadia Quest. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Starcadia Quest to use it. Check that your edition of Starcadia Quest is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.