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Impulse (2013)

2–6 players · 30–60 min · age 13+ · ★ 6.8 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
30–60 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.8/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 13+ who like bluffing games — medium complexity, plays in 30–60 min.

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Impulse board game box cover

About Impulse

Use multi-use cards to eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate in outer space.

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Mechanics: Action Queue, Area Majority / Influence, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Grid Movement, Hand Management, Modular Board · Designer: Carl Chudyk

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Impulse FAQ

How many players is Impulse?
Impulse plays with 2–6 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Impulse take to play?
A game of Impulse takes 30–60 min, at medium complexity (3.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Impulse any good?
Impulse rates 6.8/10 from 1,969 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around action queue, area majority / influence, card play conflict resolution.