- BGG rank
- BGG #22,556
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Moonshot the Game
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 1997
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,929
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Tranquility Base
2006
Rules assistance for Tranquility Base
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Tranquility Base
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Tranquility Base is a board game released in 2006 for 1–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Van Overbay and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Set Collection.
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About the game
Welcome to Tranquility Base, The Exciting Game of America’s Race to the Moon. This game is the new and expanded second edition of Moonshot the Game. Tranquility Base recreates the fascinating story of mankind’s greatest adventure — the Apollo voyages to the Moon. No trivia, no dice - Just real men, machines and two chimpanzees. NASA projects Mercury, Gemini and Apollo provide the backdrop as players are put in command of the Space Race. Each landmark event, pioneering mission, heart-pounding crisis and incredible machine is represented by a playing card. Players use these cards and a supply of fuel counters to complete historic NASA space missions in a race to be the first to land on the Moon. To complete each mission, you must use your fuel supply to assemble the correct equipment, launch the mission and move your playing piece to the corresponding mission patch on the game board. This completes the mission, you receive a replica mission patch and gain a fuel bonus. During the game you can take advantage of special wild, history and instant cards. These represent historic events in space history and can be played to speed your progress or hinder your opponents. After completing the required number of missions, be the first to land on the Moon and win the game.
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Designers
Publishers
- Worthington Publishing, LLC
- History In Action Game (The Galactic Attic)
Questions and answers
Tranquility Base supports 1–4 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 Tranquility Base 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 Tranquility Base for ages 10 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.
Tranquility Base has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Tranquility Base belongs to these categories: Card Game, Educational, and Space Exploration. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Set Collection. 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 Tranquility Base are: Van Overbay. 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 Tranquility Base 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.