- BGG rating
- 6.9
The Phantom League: Mostly Harmless
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,117
- BGG rating
- 6.4
The Phantom League
2010
Rules assistance for The Phantom League
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for The Phantom League
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The Phantom League is a board game released in 2010 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ren Multamäki and its main mechanics are Trading, Modular Board, and Pick-up and Deliver.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Phantom League: Pilot Academy
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2012
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About the game
In Phantom League, you are the captain of a merchant spaceship. You begin as a nobody with a hunger for recognition and glory that will soon lead you onto a path of fame or notoriety! Build your career through trading, piracy, exploring new systems and eliminating your rivals in the other Leagues – phantom alliances powerful enough to challenge law and political order across the known universe. This game features: • A modular board – every game is different • Card-driven game play – you, not the dice, are in control of the game • A wide range of actions and strategies – there is no single best way to win • Cooperative and competitive interaction – choose when to ally with or conspire against other players Phantom League is designed for 2-6 players of 12 years and up, and will take approximately 2 hours to play. Phantom League is inspired by David Braben’s video game Elite.
Designers
Publishers
- Dragon Dawn Productions
- Tuonela Productions Ltd.
Questions and answers
The Phantom League supports 2–6 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 The Phantom League is 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 The Phantom League for ages 12 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.
The Phantom League has a complexity rating of 3.2 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.
The Phantom League belongs to these categories: Fighting, Negotiation, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Trading, Modular Board, and Pick-up and Deliver. 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 The Phantom League are: Ren Multamäki. 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 The Phantom League 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.