Triplanetary
- Players: 2–3 players
- Play time: 45 min
- BGG rating: 7.0
About Triplanetary
Set in the 21st century, the map depicts the inner Solar system out to Jupiter. Scenarios involve racing, pirating, invasions, and a few others. Movement involves vector mechanics. Players plot courses using a grease pencil on the map and use fuel to accelerate a maximum of one each turn. Planets and moons are used to modify the trajectory. There are a limited number of ships. Most are limited in fuel, so making efficient use of gravity is important to reaching a destination. 2nd edition came out in 1981. A 3rd edition was released in 2018 by Steve Jackson Games. It is fairly easy to extend the game to much more than 3 players, although the board can become cluttered with ship trails (the game is sorta like Crayon Rails in this respect).
- Released
- 1973
- Designers
- John Harshman, Marc W. Miller
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 2 or 3 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Triplanetary?
Triplanetary plays with 2–3 players.
What is the best player count for Triplanetary?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Triplanetary is best with 2 or 3 players (4 votes).
How long does Triplanetary take to play?
A game of Triplanetary takes 45 min.
What age is Triplanetary for?
The recommended minimum age for Triplanetary is 12+.
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