The Phantom League: Mostly Harmless

Dragon Dawn Productions · Board game · 2011
2–6 · best 4, 5, 6 120 min Weight 3.0/5
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6.9 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

If you love sci‑fi games with heavy card trading and team tactics, Mostly Harmless delivers fresh routes to fame or infamy.

Highlights
  • New cards for every deck
  • Revamped modular board
  • Improved balance
Keep in mind
  • Slightly higher complexity
  • Rules only in English
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About the game

What you do in a play session

The Phantom League: Mostly Harmless arrives as the first expansion for the 2010 title, flooding the game with new cards that touch virtually every deck – from docking to missions, captains, ships and even hyperspace. The added cards deepen the split between chasing fame or sinking into notoriety, giving players more strategic routes whether they want to be galactic heroes or feared villains. In addition to the fresh content, the expansion reprints the most problematic cards from the base game with tweaks to bring balance. All of this is bundled with a new English rulebook that covers both the core and the expansion, making onboarding smoother for new groups. The modular board remains the centerpiece, allowing the space map to be reshaped each play, while pick‑up‑and‑deliver, trading, and team‑based mechanics keep the game flowing for about two hours. With a light‑to‑medium weight (3/5), the complexity rises without scaring newcomers, yet still offers enough depth for sci‑fi veterans. In short, Mostly Harmless broadens The Phantom League’s universe while preserving its core identity, delivering more cards, more strategies, and an even more dynamic setting for 2‑6 players.

Best player count

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2–6 players
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST
5 BEST
6 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Country: Finland Creatures: Aliens / Extraterrestrials
Publisher Dragon Dawn Productions
Designer Ren Multamäki

Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
How many players can join?
2 to 6 players, same as the base game.
What’s the typical playtime?
Around 120 minutes, depending on player count and familiarity.
Do I need the original game?
Yes, Mostly Harmless is an expansion and requires The Phantom League base set.
Are the rules available in Portuguese?
No, the rulebook is only in English, but it covers both the base game and the expansion.
What are the main new features?
New cards for every deck, reprinted and balanced originals, and a modular board that reshapes each session.
Does the complexity increase a lot?
The weight rises to 3/5, so complexity goes up slightly but remains beginner‑friendly.
Is it suitable for non‑sci‑fi fans?
While the theme is sci‑fi, the trading and team mechanics can appeal to players of other genres.

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