The Ares Project

Published 2011

In The Ares Project, 2-4 players are competing to see which of their factions will lead mankind into the future. Each faction has its own deck of cards, buildings, upgrades, attacks, special powers, and a screen behind which a player will play cards. Your opponents do not know what you are building. When a player lays down an attack card, he chooses an opponent, the players drop their screens, and they battle for control of the Frontier, i.e. the center of the table. Whoever controls the Frontier scores points and also has the ability to attack player bases directly. Eliminate your opponent to win instantly, or have the most points when the game ends.

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Hand Management King of the Hill Physical Rock-Paper-Scissors Secret Unit Deployment Variable Player Powers

Categories

Card Game Fighting Science Fiction

Designers

Brian Engelstein Geoff Engelstein

Publishers

Z-Man Games
The Ares Project

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
1 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.3/5
Year
2011
BGG Rating
6.57
BGG Rank
#5490
Min Age
13+

Frequently Asked Questions

The Ares Project supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of The Ares Project takes about 60 minutes.
The Ares Project has a complexity rating of 3.30/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for The Ares Project is 13+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
The Ares Project has a rating of 6.57/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 704 ratings. It is ranked #5490 overall.
The Ares Project was designed by Brian Engelstein, Geoff Engelstein. It was published in 2011.