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Mothership - Tabletop Combat

Created by Peter Sanderson

A 2-6 player sci-fi board game. Lead your fleet into battle. Conquer planets. Research technology. Ensure the survival of your colony.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

100 Backers in 1 day!
almost 10 years ago – Sun, May 22, 2016 at 03:46:19 PM

 Oh wow! The last 24 hours have been hectic and awesome! 

Thanks to you wonderful people we have reached 100 backers in just over 24 hours. This is a fantastic start to the campaign and I'm sure Mothership will get funded in no time. Thank you to all the $1 and dice set backers, your support helps propel the campaign more than you realise. And of course thank you to all who pledged for a copy of the game, YOU are awesome!

To address a couple of quick questions that people have had:

1. All the stands will be transparent in the final version and the rulebook will get updated graphics before the final print run (currently has black stands).

2. Because of your feedback I'm currently looking into getting the larger 6 player board as an addition in the premium version. So in the box there will be two different sized boards. I'll update you as soon as I hear back.

3. Many have asked about solo rules which I'm also looking into and will keep you posted.

It's so cool to see you all getting excited about what has been my creative baby for the better part of 3 years. Keep all the feedback coming and don't forget the social goals too!

BGG Page - Launch Trailer Tweet - Twitter - Facebook

- Peter

Day 2 update - First Stretch goal, Mothership on the Delve Podcast
almost 10 years ago – Fri, May 20, 2016 at 04:11:10 AM

Hey everyone!
They say the first 48 hours of a Kickstarter campaign are always the busiest and boy they weren't wrong. Who's they you ask? I'm actually not sure... 
We also got on Kickstarter's 'Project We Love' list! That's incredible! It's only happened because of the amazing support from each and every one of you, so thank you! I'm still overwhelmed with the interest and I'm excited by the prospect of adding even more to the game I've dreamed about making for so long :D 
I thought I'd take this opportunity to give you a heads up on the first stretch goal before I update it on the project page in a day or two.

Special Event D6

This is a custom engraved D6 which is used as a way to spice up gameplay. It randomizes 6 positive and negative events that can really shake things up. Because this is a chance based mechanic some may choose to play without it but for those who like these kinds of elements you're going to have a lot of fun with it! :D

Mothership on the Delve Podcast

Recently I was on the Delve podcast for the Mad Adventurers Society. I spoke about Mothership, the creative process behind it's development and also spoke at length about how the game is played. If you would like to have a listen click here.

Suggestions from the Community

We've tested out some solo rules which fit in well with the game's core mechanics. These will require a lot of play-testing though before we publish any rules so thanks for your patience.

The 6 player board will at the very least be double-sided. We still need to run the numbers on this before I update it officially but this is good news to all who have bought the Premium Edition. :)

The social goals are going well, thanks to all for retweeting, sharing, liking...all that jazz.

That's all for now! Send me any questions you have and feel free to post any suggestions in the comments section.  

- Peter