MeeplePick

Home / Board game

Pocket Rockets (2009)

2–4 players · 20 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.3 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
20 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.3/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like card game games — light complexity, plays in 20 min.

🎲 Get it on Amazon →

As an Amazon Associate, MeeplePick earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

Pocket Rockets board game box cover

About Pocket Rockets

Each player is an astronaut who is building rockets. An "assembly plant" circle is formed from six special cards, and then the astronaut pawns move along the circle choosing different actions. At each location the player can perform a particular task, such as: draw the face-up card there (cards show a rocket base, fuselage or tip in one of three different colors), add a part to a rocket, take fuel tokens, change direction of rotation, etc. Some rocket tips grant spe…

Ready to play Pocket Rockets?

🎲 Get it on Amazon →

As an Amazon Associate, MeeplePick earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

📦 Buying this as a gift? Board games are bulky, and Prime's free 30-day trial includes fast free delivery — worth knowing when the game has to arrive before a birthday or a games night.

Start the free 30-day trial →

Affiliate link — we may earn a commission on qualifying sign-ups, at no extra cost to you. Current terms are on Amazon's page.

Card GameSpace Exploration

Mechanics: Action Points · Designer: Antoine Bauza

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

Games like Pocket Rockets

As an Amazon Associate, MeeplePick earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

Pocket Rockets FAQ

How many players is Pocket Rockets?
Pocket Rockets plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Pocket Rockets take to play?
A game of Pocket Rockets takes 20 min, at light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Pocket Rockets any good?
Pocket Rockets rates 6.3/10 from 768 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / space exploration game built around action points.