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Generic Outlandishly Big Spacefleets (GOBS)

Generic Outlandishly Big Spacefleets (GOBS)

(Web published) · 2005
2–8120 min0+ yrs3.0/5 complexity7.0 BGG12KidsStrategy
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How do you play Generic Outlandishly Big Spacefleets (GOBS)?

From the introduction: "Generic Outlandishly Big Spacefleets! is the game where you control vast fleets of vessels of all shapes and sizes, from nimble little fighters to moon-sized planetsmashers.

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From the introduction:

"Generic Outlandishly Big Spacefleets! is the game where you control vast fleets of vessels of all shapes and sizes, from nimble little fighters to moon-sized planetsmashers. Move your ships. Fire your weapons. Launch your torpedoes. And watch your enemies explode into brilliant flashes of molten metal! Everything a budding megalomaniac... err, defender of the galaxy... could want!

G.O.B.S.! is designed to allow you to build big, custom spacefleets and fight quick, explosive battles with simple rules and little or no record keeping. Just move, shoot, and (probably) explode. What could be more fun? Best of all, you can use G.O.B.S.! with any spaceship miniatures you like, from those expensive metal jobs to cheap plastic toys to scratch-built wonders made from household items. (Yours truly is contemplating a fleet made from seashells.)

In G.O.B.S.!, a ship’s speed and combat worthiness are determined by the size and apparent purpose of the miniature(or whatever the manufacturer happens to call the thing). Players may then customize the armament to reflect their preferences. Big ships are slow, clumsy, and easy to hit. They also carry lots and lots of weapons and are both very dangerous and hard to destroy.

Smaller ships are fast and nimble, and very hard to hit. However, they carry few weapons and are very easy to destroy.

The movement and combat systems of G.O.B.S.! are designed to reflect these general principles."

Download G.O.B.S.! at:

Homepage: http://www.thegobspage.com

game anatomy
Complexity3.0 / 5
BGG rating7.0 / 10
Vibe
KidsStrategy
Play time
120 min
Players
2–8
Recommended age
0+ yrs
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Generic Outlandishly Big Spacefleets (GOBS) is a miniatures game, for 2–8 players, taking ~120 minutes, featuring simulation. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Generic Outlandishly Big Spacefleets (GOBS) — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Generic Outlandishly Big Spacefleets (GOBS) support?
Generic Outlandishly Big Spacefleets (GOBS) is played by 2–8 players.
Q5How long does a game of Generic Outlandishly Big Spacefleets (GOBS) take?
A game of Generic Outlandishly Big Spacefleets (GOBS) takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Generic Outlandishly Big Spacefleets (GOBS) for?
Generic Outlandishly Big Spacefleets (GOBS) is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is Generic Outlandishly Big Spacefleets (GOBS)?
Generic Outlandishly Big Spacefleets (GOBS) has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.0 out of 5.
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