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Space Cadets

Players

3-6

Time

60-120

Age

8+

Weight

2.74

Rating

6.55

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.8

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.2

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

Table feel

Space Cadets has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players must frequently pay attention to and react to each other's actions. While there is some level of cooperation required, it is not the main focus of the game.

Replay value

Space Cadets has a high variability gameboard, offering different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. The game also provides deep strategic possibilities and room for improvement. Player interaction is moderate, and the game scales well with different player counts. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort. Overall, Space Cadets has a strong replayability score of 7.9 out of 10.

Luck profile

Space Cadets has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements such as dice rolls and card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role. Overall, Space Cadets strikes a good balance between luck and strategy.

Overview

It's your lifelong dream – to join the Star Patrol and be part of the crew of an interstellar Starship. You've worked hard, graduated from the academy, and received your first assignment as part of a team of young recruits, confident in your training and ready to be put to the test. Nothing can possibly go wrong as you are prepared for anything... You are the Space Cadets. Space Cadets is a fun and frantic cooperative game for 3-6 players who take on the roles of Bridge Officers of a Starship. Each officer must accomplish his specific task in order for the team to successfully complete the mission. You might be the... Helmsman, plotting the ship's course through asteroid fields and nebulae. Engineer, using dominoes to get enough power to each system. Weapons Officer, completing puzzles to load the torpedoes and flicking a disc down a track to launch them. Shield Officer, using tiles to form poker hands to get the strongest shields. Sensor Officer, using your sense of touch to scan and lock on enemy targets. Captain, setting the plan and making sure that everyone stays focused and does their job. If your crew can work together to accomplish the mission goals, you just might make it home in one piece.

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Credits

Designers

3
Geoff Engelstein Brian Engelstein Sydney Engelstein

Artists

1
Karim Chakroun

Publishers

1
Stronghold Games