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Vector
1970
Rules assistance for Vector
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
Rules assistant for Vector
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Vector is a board game released in 1970 for 2–4 players and 60 minutes per game. It was designed by Hanno Vonke and Eric W. Naiburg and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Team-Based Game, and Action Queue.
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About the game
An abstract game with a lovely, if austere, board, a few cards and a single moving part - the Vector. Each player receives eight Direction (North, Northeast, etc.) and four Distance cards (0, 1, 2, 3). The Vector starts in the middle of the board, which is ruled off in squares. Direction cards are played face up in turn, then all players secretly select a Distance card. These are revealed simultaneously, and the Vector moved by each player according to the Direction/Distance cards they played. After all players have moved the Vector, a new round begins with the Vector in the current location and a new first player. Many of the squares contain actions (plus/minus scoring, mandatory Vector redirects, lost turns, etc.) that are performed when the Vector ends a player's turn there. Scores are totaled after 12 rounds of play, leveling out the advantage of being the first to move the Vector. To add some tension, each player has a "Goal" of three squares on their side of the board. When a goal is scored, by moving the vector into it, the player to whom the goal belongs immediately doubles their score - whether positive or negative - and the game ends. As with similar blind action games (Basari, Dragon Delta, Robo Rally to name a few), astutely predicting your opponents' intent and disguising your own is the key. It takes some analysis to determine all the possible options, but not so much as to cause paralysis. Guessing right three times and scoring big when playing last in a round is very satisfying! The constant surprises due to bluffs and doublethink make this a light, entertaining game.
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Designers
Publishers
- F.X. Schmid
- Plan B
Questions and answers
Vector 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 Vector 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.
Vector has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Vector belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Team-Based Game, and Action Queue. 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 Vector are: Hanno Vonke and Eric W. Naiburg. 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 Vector 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.