Space Base

Setting up Space Base involves distributing starting cards to each player and preparing the central market with various starship cards categorized by sector. Players arrange their starting cards on their tableau to form the foundation of their space fleet, ready to be expanded as the game progresses.

The primary objective of Space Base is to build a powerful fleet of starships and be the first player to reach 40 victory points. Players achieve this by strategically purchasing cards from the market to enhance their dice activation effects and generate victory points.

A player's turn begins by rolling two dice. The results can be used individually or combined to activate matching numbered sectors on the player's tableau. Activating your own sectors provides income, charges, or victory points, while some cards also trigger benefits when opponents roll those numbers on their turns.

Scoring points occurs primarily through card abilities triggered by dice rolls. Certain cards reward victory points directly when activated, while others convert resources into points or trigger chain effects that maximize point gains during active turns and opponent turns.

The game concludes when any player reaches the 40-point threshold. If multiple players surpass 40 points in the final round, the player with the most points wins, ensuring a decisive conclusion to the space race.