Objective: In "Space: 1889," players assume the roles of explorers blending the Victorian era with science fiction elements. The players explore planets, gather resources, and complete missions to gain fame and eventually emerge victorious.
Game Setup
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Set up the board and cards: Lay out the game board on a flat surface, and arrange the various planet fields in a random or predetermined order.
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Sort resources and cards: Shuffle and distribute the adventure cards, resource markers, and mission cards to the players or on the appropriate piles.
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Select characters and place figures: Each player selects a game piece representing an explorer. All players start on the Earth starting position.
Gameplay
- Turn Phase:
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Each player takes their turn in a set sequence. A turn typically consists of movement, exploration, and actions.
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Movement: The player can move their figure to adjacent spaces according to movement rules.
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Exploration: Upon entering a new planet space, a player may conduct an exploration. This involves drawing adventure cards and resolving tasks or collecting bonuses described on these cards.
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Actions: The player can perform an action from their hand or the available adventure cards. This can include researching new technologies, gathering resources, or completing specific mission objectives.
Rules and Features
- Missions and Achievements: Missions provide players with goals to complete during the game to receive bonuses and extra fame.
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Planet Features: Each planet has special traits, presenting certain advantages or challenges, such as reduced movement speed or increased resource availability.
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Player Interaction: Players can form trade relations or cooperation to tackle more challenging missions, though competition is also possible through resource blocking.
Endgame
The game concludes when all missions are completed, or a predetermined number of rounds have been played. The player with the most fame wins the game.
Strategic Considerations
- Resource Management: Efficient management of resources is crucial for movement and mission completion.
- Positioning: Choosing the right route and planets to explore can be the key to victory.
- Interaction: Balancing cooperation and competition among players should be weighed depending on the game situation.
