# Space Base: The Emergence of Shy Pluto ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2019 - **BGG Rating**: 7.7 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 30-75 min - **Weight**: 2.13 / 5 - **Designers**: John D. Clair - **Artists**: Chris Walton - **Publishers**: Alderac Entertainment Group, Maldito Games - **Categories**: Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Science Fiction, Space Exploration - **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Open Drafting, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game ## Verdict Perfect for Space Base fans looking to turn their experience into a narrative journey with fresh challenges.New ships with interesting combosEngaging campaign structureFlexible integration with the base gameHeavy reliance on text translationRequires base game to playRECOMMENDED ## Description Get your crews ready and prime the engines, because something very strange has just popped up on our stellar map! Space Base: The Emergence of Shy Pluto brings the mystery of 'Shy Pluto' to the table, an unexpected celestial body that has left even the geniuses of the United Earth Services scratching their heads. This isn't just any expansion; it's the kickoff of the 'Saga Expansions' line, designed to bring narrative depth to the game. The main highlight here is the scenario-based structure. Instead of simply adding new cards to the deck, this expansion proposes a journey. You'll face story-driven missions that introduce new content gradually, turning the gaming experience into something more dynamic and contextualized. Along with the new scenarios, you get brand new ships to boost your fleet and create even more insane combos. One of the coolest parts is the flexibility: once you've finished the story and completed the campaign, the choice is yours. Want to replay the saga to optimize your results? Go for it! Or, if you prefer, you can simply integrate all the new ships and elements into the base game and keep playing standard Space Base matches. It's the perfect way to upgrade your game, adding layers of strategy and narrative without losing the fast-paced and addictive essence of dice rolling. If you already enjoy the base game, this expansion is the natural next step to expand your galactic horizons and discover what this mysterious Pluto is hiding. ## How to Play Objective of the Game This is a Saga Expansion for Space Base. Unlike a standalone game, you will play through a story contained in this expansion over multiple games. As you progress, the story will gradually introduce new content, including new cards, rules, and components. The theme involves an era of peace and prosperity where U.E.S. scientists are exploring new theories in faster-than-light travel and quantum shifting. Preparation (Setup) Follow these steps carefully to ensure the story remains a mystery: Core Game: You must have a copy of the Space Base core game to play. Story Deck: Place the Story Deck faceup on the table. Do not look through it. Only the Warning Card (Story card!) should be visible. Mystery Boxes: Do not open Mystery Box 1 or Mystery Box 2 until specifically instructed to do so by the Story Deck. Discovery Deck: Do not look through the Discovery Deck until instructed. Standard Setup: Set up your Space Base core game as you normally would. Starting the Story: Stop before drawing cards to determine who goes first. Read the rulebook through page 7. Once finished, discard the Warning Card and follow the instructions on Story Card 1 to proceed. Note: When reading Story Cards, pick up the entire deck to prevent accidentally revealing the next card to other players. Game Flow The game follows the standard structure of the Space Base core game, but with added layers from the expansion: Story Progression: The game is played over multiple sessions. As you meet specific conditions indicated by an arrow (. ) on a Story Card, you discard the current card and move to the next one. Discovery: As instructed by the Story Deck, you will take specific cards from the Discovery Deck (e.g., "Take 1-7"). You must find the cards by their number and take them out without looking at the others. Stop Cards: You may encounter Stop Cards in the Discovery Deck; these are not for gameplay but serve as markers to prevent you from seeing too far into the deck. Actions and How to Play This expansion introduces new mechanics and card types that you will encounter as the story unfolds: New Card Mechanics: The "Hard Way" Rewards: Some cards provide conditional rewards. Instead of a standard reward, you may gain a different reward if you roll specific doubles (e.g., rolling a double 4 might grant 8 instead of 2). Charge Icon: When you use an ability with the Charge icon, you may place one Charge on any of your cards. Arrow + Arrows: Some rewards allow you to gain rewards from multiple sectors. For example, an arrow effect might grant rewards for the current sector plus the sectors one and two spaces to the left. Variable Sectors: Some ships feature a sector number followed by a "+". When acquired, these ships can be placed in any sector equal to or greater than the number shown (e.g., an "8+" ship can be placed in sectors 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12). Blue Rewards: Certain cards allow you to gain Blue Rewards for a specific number of unique cards in sectors 1-6. End of Game and Scoring Consulte el manual para detalles sobre esta sección. Tips for Winning Consulte el manual para detalles sobre esta sección. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game to play? Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion and cannot be played standalone; you need Space Base to use it. ### Is the game available in English? Check your version; since it's text-heavy for the scenarios, language dependency is a key factor. ### Can I use the new ships in standard matches? Yes! After completing the campaign, or even if you prefer, you can mix the new content with the base game. ### How long does a scenario session take? Average playtime ranges from 30 to 75 minutes, depending on the scenario and number of players. ### Does it significantly increase the game's complexity? Not really. 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