Pulsar 2849
In this Euro-style game, players explore space, claim pulsars, and discover technologies that will help them build energy-distribution infrastructure on a cosmic scale. Dice are used to purchase actions, and players choose their dice from a communal pool. There are many paths to victory so you can blaze your own trail to a bright future.
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Sören Meding
USD: $59.99
EUR: €49.99
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Detailed Overview
In Pulsar 2849, players are thrust into a vibrant, futuristic galaxy on the brink of a technological revolution. The game takes place in the year 2849, an era where humanity has unlocked the power of pulsars—massive celestial bodies that emit powerful energy. Your mission? Harness this energy to establish your dominance as the leader of a new spacefaring age.
Key Mechanics
At its core, Pulsar 2849 revolves around dice drafting and action selection. Each round, players roll a shared pool of dice, and players take turns drafting one die at a time. The value of each die determines the strength of your actions, but higher-value dice often come at a cost. This dice manipulation system creates constant strategic tension—do you grab the dice you need for your plan, or block an opponent’s key move?
Variable Objectives
Every game of Pulsar 2849 feels fresh and dynamic, thanks to its variable game objectives and player-specific goals. These objectives influence your strategy and force you to adapt your playstyle based on the opportunities available in each game.
Technological Tracks
Players can also invest in personal and shared technology tracks to unlock powerful upgrades. These tracks offer long-term strategic planning and allow for unique player builds and approaches.
Tight Competition and Tactical Decisions
Timing is everything in Pulsar 2849. Choosing when and where to spend your dice, which technologies to pursue, and how to adapt to other players’ strategies is key to outmaneuvering your opponents.
Bullet Points
- Dice Drafting: Choose dice to power actions, balancing strength and cost.
- Energy Harnessing: Claim pulsars to spin rings for ongoing victory points.
- Tech Progression: Unlock new abilities with evolving tech tracks.
- Dynamic Objectives: Changing game and personal goals keep each playthrough fresh.
- Exploration: Survey sectors and expand across the galaxy.
- Transmitters: Build energy networks for resource bonuses and extra points.
- Strategic Competition: Outmaneuver opponents with tactical decisions and timing.
- Fast-Paced Sci-Fi: A rich, streamlined experience in a futuristic setting.
Components
- 1 double-sided star cluster board
- 1 dice board
- 1 gyrodyne board
- 9 silver dice
- 1 red die
- 1 median marker
- 1 time marker
- 1 die modifiers board
- 6 double-sided technology boards
- 4 double-sided HQ boards
- 24 transmitter tiles
- 17 planetary system tiles
- 30+ plastic tokens in each of 4 colors
- 3 rocket figures in each of 4 colors
- 6 pulsar claim rings in each of 4 colors
- 1 hundred-point tile in each of 4 colors
- 30 gyrodyne tiles (10 of each type)
- 25+ engineering cubes
- 12 four-cube tokens
- 12 exploration bonus tiles
- 6 double-sided goal tiles
- 12 plus-minus die modifier tokens
- 9 plus-two die modifier tokens
- 3 seven-point construction award tiles
- 3 four-point construction award tiles
- rulebook
- technology manual
- 4 quick reference sheets
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Jared Kaplan
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