Super Motherload
- Designer Gavan Brown , Matt Tolman
- Publisher Roxley , Games Factory Publishing , XGen Studios
- Illustration Gavan Brown , Scott Carmichael , Lina Cossette , David Forest
Track your results with Playnexi
Add this game to your collection and track sessions, scores, and statistics.
Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Super Motherload, you lead a team of pod pilots mining rare minerals beneath Mars' surface. You build and improve your card deck to drill and bomb minerals from the board. The game features tile placement that creates a dynamic, scrolling Mars surface, blending spatial skills with deck-building strategy. Victory points come from collected minerals and achievement cards.
Who Is This Game For?
This is a medium-weight game for players aged 14 and up who enjoy sci-fi themes and complex card management. With a 60-minute playtime, it suits those who appreciate a mix of Eurogame mechanics and deck-building. Prior experience with hand management and spatial reasoning helps but is not required.
How It Works
Players draw from personal decks that they improve through delayed purchase and deck building. Cards are used to bomb and drill minerals from the game board, which serve as currency to buy stronger cards. Tile placement affects the Mars surface, which changes dynamically during play. Variable player powers add unique abilities to each pilot.
What Makes It Special
Winner of the 2014 Canadian Game Design Award, Super Motherload stands out by combining deck, bag, and pool building with tile placement and variable player powers. Designers Gavan Brown and Matt Tolman created a sci-fi mining theme with video game-style scrolling mechanics.
Awards
- 2014 Canadian Game Design Award — Winner
Pro
- Innovative mix of deck building and tile placement
- Variable player powers add variety
- Sci-fi mining theme with video game flair
- Winner of the 2014 Canadian Game Design Award
Contra
- No solo mode (2-4 players only)
- Requires learning complex mechanics
- 60-minute playtime may feel long to some
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set on Mars in the near future, players lead Solarus Corporation's drilling expedition to mine valuable minerals beneath the red planet's surface.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on efficiently building your deck and leveraging card bonuses.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Super Motherload supports 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for an evening session.
What prior experience do I need?
Designed for medium-weight gamers familiar with deck-building and spatial mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
Super Motherload uniquely combines deck, bag, and pool building with tile placement and dynamic board scrolling.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and minimum age of 14, it's better suited for experienced players than young families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of deck, bag, and pool building with tile placement and variable player powers sets it apart.
Fazit
Super Motherload delivers a solid blend of deck-building and spatial challenges for 2-4 players. Recommended for fans of complex Eurogames with a video game twist.
