Moonrakers: Platinum Edition

$65.00

Moonrakers is a deck-building game that mixes temporary alliances, negotiation, and ship-building with traditional deck management for a unique and competitive gameplay experience.

Player Count: 1-5

Play Time: 60-120 minutes

Learn More about Moonrakers

Platinum Upgrades:

  • 310gsm Blackcore Cardstock
  • Wrapped 2.5mm Boards
  • Metal Coins
  • Linen Finish
  • Spot UV on Every Board
  • Silver Foil on Box
  • Custom PVC Ship Tokens
  • Custom Organizer

In the Box:

Armory Board, Dispatch Board, Command Terminal x5, Plastic Ship Tokens x5, Metal 3 Credit x15, Metal 1 Credit x25, Ship Parts x37, Crew Cards x20, Action Cards, Player Reference Cards x5, Hazard Dice x4, Objective Cards x23, Contract Cards x40, Rulebook, Graphic Novel.

 

Quotes about Moonrakers

  • "Moonrakers feels different in a crowded market."
  • "I'm dying to play this game again and again!!!"
  • "Moonrakers has quickly found itself in my top 10 all-time favorite games."
  • Tom Vasel
  • Becca Scott
  • Game Brigade

Elevated deck-building

A new take on a timeless genre, Moonrakers adds negotiation and semi-cooperative elements that keep the entire table constantly engaged and creates moments that turn into unforgettable memories.

  • Deck-building without the downtime

    Moonrakers removes the downtime traditionally found in deck-buildings by introducing ways for every player to participate on their own turn AND others.

  • Sometimes co-operative, always competitive

    Early and mid-game requires player co-operation to advance the game and collect the resources to level-up your ship. However, alliances give way to competition as your vie for the singular seat as leader of the Moonrakers.

  • Highly Replayable

    The crew, ship part, and contract marketplace is randomized for every play session—meaning you’ll have to strategize a new ship and deck configuration every time you play.

Learn the basic of Moonrakers

Watch this 2-minute video for a quick overview of the rules and gameplay of Moonrakers.

An introduction to gameplay

Moonrakers is easy to learn, but hard to master. Whether you’re taking a step up from Catan or are looking for something to play when Twilight Imperium isn’t an option, Moonrakers is the perfect fit.

1-5 PLAYERS | 60-120 MINUTES PLAYTIME

Complete contracts to earn credits & prestige

Contracts are completed by playing action cards from your deck to fulfilll the requirements on the contract.

Hire crew and build your ship to add cards to your deck

Ship parts give you permanent abilities and add basic action cards to your deck. Crew are added directly to your deck and have powerful special abilities when played.

Negotiate temporary alliances to complete harder contracts

Big rewards, less risk. Negotiate a split of the rewards with your table-mates and use both of your action decks to complete the most difficult contracts.

Prove that you're ready to lead

Use the power of your crew and ship to reach 10 prestige and unite the disparate Moonrakers factions under your leadership.

How to play

Learn everything you'll need to know before playing your first game of Moonrakers in this 15-minute how-to-play video.

6 more reasons to love Moonrakers

  • Constant player interaction

    ‍You're negotiating on every players' turn, so the table-talk never stops.

  • Easy to learn & teach

    A normal teaching session takes less than 10 minutes.

  • No repeated artwork

    Every crew member and ship part have a unique illustration.

  • 57 unique ship parts & crew

    Zero repeated abilities means every ship and deck is different, with 184+ billion possible combinations.

  • Premium Components

    Metal coins, blackcore cards, wrapped cardboard, no repeated illustration.

  • No dogpiling

    ‍Losing just because you're winning isn't fun.

FAQ

A list of frequently asked questions. Have a question that we didn't answer here? Join our discord community and ask!

What's the best thing about Moonrakers?

The constant player interaction. We set out to make a deck-building game that required constant interaction with the other players—and that's exactly what we made.

How complex is Moonrakers?

Moonrakers BGG 'weight' is just slightly higher than Settlers of Catan. If you've played Catan or anything similar, you won't have a problem with Moonrakers.

Is there a reason my group wouldn't have fun playing Moonrakers?

Moonrakers requires regular negotiation and cooperation in the early and mid game. If your group doesn't like negotiating or working together, you won't have fun.

Are there any expansions?

Not yet, but we're launching 3 new expansions on Kickstarter in summer 2022.

Where can I buy Moonrakers?

You can buy it from us and a small selection of local game shops. We're the creator and publisher of Moonrakers, and selling it directly to you lets us offer a premium product at the best price possible.

Was Moonrakers on Kickstarter?

It was! Moonrakers was successfully funded on Kickstarter in late 2019. You can check out the page here.

Does the base game organizer fit all the cards sleeved?

Yes! And we sell a sleeve pack that comes with all the sleeves you'll need if you don't want to source your own.

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