Sputnik

Published 2005

Adapted from the publisher: Ready for blast-off...? Each of the rockets in turn take off for far-off galaxies. But the uninhabited galaxies disappear one after another: put your opponents out of action by preventing them from moving or you might get swallowed up yourself by a black hole... the last rocket to survive the chaos of the BIG-BANG is the winner! The object of the game is to put the opponent’s rocket out of action by preventing LIFT OFF. Per turn, the players must move their rocket to an adjacent "galaxy," AND they must remove one galaxy from the game. As the galaxies dwindle in number and disappear from the board, one rocket will eventually get stranded and not be able to take off. Careful thought and planning will launch the winner! Re-implements: Quivive

Mechanics

Player Elimination

Categories

Abstract Strategy Space Exploration

Designers

Francis Pacherie

Publishers

Gigamic
Sputnik

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
15 min
Weight
Light — 1.28/5
Year
2005
BGG Rating
5.53
BGG Rank
#25737
Min Age
7+

Frequently Asked Questions

Sputnik supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of Sputnik takes about 15 minutes.
Sputnik has a complexity rating of 1.28/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Sputnik is 7+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Sputnik has a rating of 5.53/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 171 ratings. It is ranked #25737 overall.
Sputnik was designed by Francis Pacherie. It was published in 2005.