# Wild Space

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: #1479
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 15-40 min
- **Weight**: 2.09 / 5
- **Designers**: Joachim Thôme
- **Artists**: Amélie Guinet
- **Publishers**: Catch Up Games, Board Game Circus, Dexker Games, Games Unplugged LLC, Hobby World, HOT Games, Magellan, Pandasaurus Games, Playagame Edizioni, Reflexshop, Tranjis Games, VR Distribution, WoodCat, Yayoi The Dreamer
- **Categories**: Animals, Card Game, Science Fiction, Space Exploration
- **Mechanics**: End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
If you love fast combos and a space‑filled animal theme, Wild Space will grab you from the first turn.Easy‑to‑learn combosShort playtimeSolid solo modeCombo curve can be steepCards‑only componentsRECOMMENDED

## Description
A brand‑new galaxy has been discovered on the Empire’s frontier, and you’re at the helm of a starship ready to explore this cosmic Eldorado. Each planet you visit yields resources, mysteries, and, most importantly, chances to strengthen your crew. You can hire specialists, robots, and even attract Imperial emissaries who hand you credit‑paying missions. At its core, Wild Space is a tactical card game where the goal is to build efficient combos. Every turn presents two straightforward choices: add a card to your tableau (the "Crew") or draw new cards. When you play a card, its ability only triggers if the conditions required by the cards already in your Crew are met, creating a cause‑and‑effect puzzle. Thus, placing cards serves both to gain immediate powers and to set up conditions for more powerful effects later. Hand management and set collection are vital—you’ll hunt for cards that complement each other, forming groups that grant end‑game bonuses. The amount of credits you need to win depends on your Crew’s composition, making the optimal set the key to victory. Games are quick (15‑40 minutes) with easy‑to‑learn rules, yet deep enough for combo‑loving players. In addition to a solo mode, up to five players can compete simultaneously, each striving to assemble the most profitable Crew. Variable set‑up ensures every play feels fresh. If you enjoy card games with combos, a space‑exploration theme, and a dash of anthropomorphic animal charm, Wild Space will hook you from the first turn.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
1 to 5 players, including a solo mode.

### How long does a game take?
Typically 15–40 minutes, depending on player count.

### What is the game's complexity?
Light (weight 2.1/5), easy rules with strategic depth.

### What components are included?
A crew card deck, mission cards, credit tokens, and a small ship marker.

### Who should buy this game?
Fans of combo card games, sci‑fi themes, and quick, replayable sessions.

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