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Science Fiction Games

Browse all Science Fiction board games in the Meeple Pulse database.

On Mars
RANK #58
On Mars is a strategic space exploration board game that challenges players to establish the first self-sustaining colony on the red planet. As chief astronaut for one of several private enterprises, your mission is to achieve both Department of Operations and Mars Exploration (D.O.M.E.) goals and your company's objectives. The game unfolds over multiple rounds, each divided into two phases: Colonization and Shuttle. During the Colonization Phase, players take turns performing actions based on their position—whether in orbit or on the Martian surface. In orbit, you can develop technologies, purchase supplies, and manage resources. On the surface, your focus shifts to constructing buildings, upgrading infrastructure, and exploring Mars with a rover. The Shuttle Phase allows for travel between the colony and the Space Station, enabling resource exchange and strategic planning. The game's mechanics are rich and varied, including contracts, delayed purchases, tech trees, worker placement, and tile placement. These elements work together to create a dynamic and engaging experience that requires careful management of resources and long-term strategy. The goal is to build the most advanced and self-sustaining colony on Mars, ensuring its survival through the completion of missions and the accumulation of Opportunity Points (OP). The game's complexity and depth make it appealing for both solo play and multiplayer sessions, offering a high replay value due to its variable phase order and multiple pathways to victory. On Mars is a compelling blend of space exploration and city building, making it an excellent choice for fans of science fiction and strategic board games. Its unique combination of mechanics and themes ensures that each playthrough offers new challenges and opportunities.
1-4 150m⚖️ 4.6
Clank! In! Space!: A Deck-Building Adventure
RANK #160
Clank! In! Space!: A Deck-Building Adventure transports you into a thrilling sci-fi adventure where players compete to steal valuable artifacts from the tyrannical Lord Eradikus. As you and your fellow thieves navigate his flagship, Eradikus Prime, each move brings the risk of drawing the attention of the ruthless lord. The game is built on a dynamic deck-building system that allows you to craft a personalized strategy, moving through the modular board, acquiring new cards, and making crucial decisions at every turn. The push-your-luck mechanics add an element of tension as you balance the need for stealth with the desire to maximize your haul. Will you be the one to outwit Lord Eradikus and claim victory, or will his wrath seal your fate? Clank! In! Space! offers a high replayability experience that keeps players engaged with its intricate card interactions and strategic depth.
2-4 90m⚖️ 2.6