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The Ares Project (2011)

2–4 players · 60 min · age 13+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
60 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 13+ who like card game games — medium complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About The Ares Project

Starcraft-like RTS at your table.

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Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Hand Management, King of the Hill, Rock-Paper-Scissors, Secret Unit Deployment, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Brian Engelstein, Geoff Engelstein

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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The Ares Project FAQ

How many players is The Ares Project?
The Ares Project plays with 2–4 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does The Ares Project take to play?
A game of The Ares Project takes 60 min, at medium complexity (3.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Ares Project any good?
The Ares Project rates 6.6/10 from 660 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / fighting game built around dice rolling, hand management, king of the hill.