Space Base Board Game

In Space Base, players assume the roles of Commodores of a small fleet of ships. Ships begin docked at their stations and are then deployed to sectors as new ships are commissioned under your command. Use cargo vessels to engage in trade and commerce; mining vessels to build reoccurring base income; and carriers to spread your influence. Establish new colonies for a new Commodore in a sector to gain even more influence. Gain enough influence and you can be promoted to Admiral!

Space Base is a quick-to-learn, quick-to-play dice game using the core “I roll, everyone gets stuff” mechanism seen in other games. It’s also a strategic engine builder using a player board (your space base) and tableaus of ship cards you can buy and add to your board. The cards you buy and the order you buy them in have interesting implications on your engine beyond just the ability on the card you buy, making for a different type of engine construction than seen in similar games. Players can take their engine in a number of directions: long odds and explosive gains, low luck and steady income, big end-game combos to launch from last to first, or a mix-and-match approach. Ultimately, Space Base is a game you can just start playing and teach everyone how to play in the first round or two and has a satisfying blend of dice-chucking luck and challenging strategic choices.

Awards & Honors

2020 Fairplay A la carte Runner-up

2019 Origins Awards Best Board Game Nominee

2019 American Tabletop Casual Games Nominee

2018 Meeples Choice Award Nominee

2018 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee

• EVERY TURN COUNTS: Enjoy a game where everyone stays engaged, even when its not their turn. Space Bases unique gameplay mechanics ensure that all players are actively participating from start to finish.
• PERFECT FOR ANY GROUP: With room for 25 players, a playtime of 60 minutes, and a recommended age of 14+, Space Base is in english and versatile enough for family game nights, small gatherings, or friendly competition among seasoned gamers.
• EASY TO LEARN: Space Base is accessible for new players while offering plenty of depth for seasoned gamers. Perfect for anyone aged 14 and up, its a fantastic addition to any game collection.
• STRATEGY WITH A DASH OF LUCK: Combine strategic planning with the unpredictability of dice rolls. From drafting ships to activating powerful rewards, every game of Space Base offers exciting possibilities and plenty of replay value.
• AWARD-WINNING GAME DESIGN: As a recipient of the Dice Tower Seal of Excellence, Space Base has been praised for its innovative mechanics, quality components, and the sheer fun it brings to the table.