Moon Colony Bloodbath
- Designer Donald X. Vaccarino
- Publisher Rio Grande Games , alea , Ravensburger AG , Transludis
- Illustration Franz Vohwinkel
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
You manage a moon colony in an engine-building tableau game where players collectively build a shared deck. Each turn reveals event cards causing both positive developments and disasters like hunger or power failures. Players simultaneously choose actions such as mining, farming, or building to develop and sustain their colony. The game ends when a colony runs out of people or the event deck is depleted.
Who Is This Game For?
Moon Colony Bloodbath targets experienced gamers aged 14 and up who appreciate complex mechanics and can invest about 90 minutes per game. It includes a solo mode and supports up to five players. Prior experience with deck-building and engine-building is beneficial but not required.
How It Works
The game combines Deck, Bag, and Pool Building with Simultaneous Action Selection and Variable Phase Order. Players build a shared deck from which event cards are drawn each round. Everyone simultaneously selects actions like mining, researching, or building to generate resources and protect their colony. Trouble cards add recurring negative events, increasing challenge.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Donald X. Vaccarino, known for innovative card games, Moon Colony Bloodbath blends deck-building with simultaneous actions in a sci-fi tableau setting. Although it has not won awards yet, its mix of survival and robot themes on the moon sets it apart from other deck-builders.
Pro
- Innovative mix of deck building and simultaneous action selection
- Includes solo mode
- Sci-fi theme with survival elements
- Dynamic events due to variable phase order
Contra
- Complexity requires learning time
- Approx. 90-minute playtime might be long for casual gamers
- Age limit of 14+ restricts younger family players
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set on Earth and a moon colony in a futuristic space colonization theme. Robots and survival elements shape the harsh lunar environment.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on understanding basic actions and event effects before developing complex strategies.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Moon Colony Bloodbath includes a solo mode for single players.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts around 90 minutes, including setup.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with deck-building and engine-building mechanics is helpful but not mandatory.
How does this compare to similar games?
The combination of shared deck building with simultaneous action selection and variable phase order makes it unique.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and 14+ age recommendation, it is better suited for experienced players rather than younger families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The interplay of Deck, Bag, and Pool Building with Simultaneous Action Selection and Variable Phase Order defines its gameplay.
Fazit
Moon Colony Bloodbath is recommended for players who enjoy complex deck-building and engine-building mechanics in a sci-fi context, suitable for solo and multiplayer sessions.
