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Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock
2022
Rules assistance for Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock
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- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock
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Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Dylan Birtolo, Thomas M. Gofton, and Josh Derksen and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Card Play Conflict Resolution.
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About the game
You've got your crew, know the right folks, and even have a line on a potential financial backer who might grease the right palms to set you on the path to becoming a top-rate pirate. You're just missing one thing: a ship. Lucky for you, you happen to know there's a top-of-the-line vessel with all the newest tech sitting in dock just waiting for an enterprising individual to take it out among the stars. Of course, if you know that, others do, too, and there can be only one captain. Will you become the newest pirate to set sail among the stars? In Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock, players compete to be the one to successfully pull of one of the greatest heists of all time. Players take turns moving around the ship to complete objectives and gain the support they need to be recognized as the new captain. Over the course of the game, players build their characters to suit their style of play. When the ship launches, one of the players will emerge victorious — provided the ship doesn't go into lockdown first! —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Paizo Publishing
- Gale Force Nine, LLC
Questions and answers
Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock 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 Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock is 60–90 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 Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock 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.
Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock belongs to these categories: Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Card Play Conflict Resolution. 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 Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock are: Dylan Birtolo, Thomas M. Gofton, and Josh Derksen. 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 Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock 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.