
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,229
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Silver Bullet
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Warp 99: Hyperdrive
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Warp 99: Hyperdrive is an expansion for Warp 99 released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ted Alspach and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
Zip through space faster than ever before with 20 new rules for Warp 99! There are few expected rules that tweak things, like =9 or +2, but the real fun comes from all sorts of new rules, like "Higher Even" (you can play any even number that is higher than the one shown on the discard pile) and "Not the Same as any cards in my Personal Card Row" (you can play any number or color that isn't in your Personal Card Row, so your options get smaller the longer your Personal Card Row gets!). There's a rule that let's you play the difference or sum between the two discard piles, and even one that lets you add cards to your Personal Card Row! To play, just swap out one of the existing rule cards for one from the expansion! Includes a reference guide for all rules. The expansion and rules fit in the base game box! —description from the publisher
Warp 99: Hyperdrive 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 Warp 99: Hyperdrive is 30 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 Warp 99: Hyperdrive 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.
Warp 99: Hyperdrive belongs to these categories: Card Game and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management 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 Warp 99: Hyperdrive are: Ted Alspach. 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 Warp 99: Hyperdrive as an expansion for Warp 99. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warp 99 to use it. Check that your edition of Warp 99 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.