Space Cadets

Away Missions

A game by Dan Raspler, Al Rose

1 - 6 Players 60 - 120 minutes Medium

Action Points, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Line of Sight, Modular Board, Variable Player Powers

Adventure, Fighting, Miniatures, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Wargame

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Space Cadets: Away Missions is a cooperative game where 1 to 6 players take on the roles of brave spacemen exploring the galaxy and fighting hostile aliens. Set in the Golden Age of science fiction, this game is all about tactical action and teamwork. With three action points per turn, players can fire their atomic rifles, analyze exotic equipment, or subdue malicious aliens, all while working together to overcome the relentless horde of little green men. The game features twenty scenarios linked in a campaign story, with different combinations of aliens on different spaceships, and a modular board made up of hexagonal map tiles. From mind leeches to titanic sentinels, seven types of hostile aliens threaten the players, requiring cooperation, tactical planning, and good dice rolls to defeat. With a playtime of 60 to 120 minutes, Space Cadets: Away Missions is an exciting adventure that's perfect for fans of science fiction and cooperative gameplay.