Escape Velocity Nova Starter
Explore a vast and dangerous galaxy with the Escape Velocity Nova Starter, an expandable card-driven board game based on the popular computer game from Ambrosia Software.
Players take the role of trader captains navigating a galaxy filled with pirates, aliens, political conflict, valuable cargo, dangerous missions, and powerful new technologies. Decide whether to focus on trade and exploration, involve yourself in interstellar politics, or build the military strength needed to survive encounters with hostile forces.
The Starter Set combines board game movement with a large card-driven system, bringing many of the possibilities from the original Escape Velocity Nova computer game to the tabletop.
Features
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Based on Escape Velocity Nova from Ambrosia Software
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Expandable card-driven board game
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Players take the role of spacefaring trader captains
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Combines exploration, trade, and combat
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Political conflicts and faction interactions
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Missions and adventures
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Technology upgrades
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Strategic military gameplay
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Includes 124 cards
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Includes a 20" x 20" game board
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Includes 5 colored pawns
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Includes 16 hostility markers
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Expandable with 40 different card packs
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Up to 600 total cards available across the game system
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Expansion packs have fixed, identified contents rather than randomized collectible cards
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Explore the Galaxy
The galaxy of Escape Velocity Nova is filled with opportunitiesâand threats.
As a captain, you'll navigate between locations while looking for ways to increase your wealth and influence.
Along the way you may encounter:
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Pirates
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Aliens
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Rival captains
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Political conflicts
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Military forces
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Trade opportunities
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New missions
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Advanced technology
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Unexpected dangers
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Every decision can change the direction of your journey.
Trade & Build Your Fortune
A successful captain doesn't necessarily need to rely entirely on combat.
Trading provides opportunities to accumulate wealth as you move goods throughout the galaxy.
Use your resources to improve your position, acquire useful technology, and prepare your ship for increasingly dangerous missions.
Missions & Adventure
The game incorporates missions inspired by the adventure-driven nature of the original computer game.
Your captain can become involved in situations that extend beyond simple trading, creating opportunities for exploration, conflict, and political intrigue.
This gives players multiple ways to approach the game rather than following one predetermined strategy.
Political Conflict
The galaxy isn't politically stable.
Different factions and powers compete for influence, creating conflicts that can affect your travels and decisions.
The included hostility markers help track these relationships as the political situation develops.
Deciding who to supportâand who you're willing to make an enemyâcan become an important part of your strategy.
Space Combat
Pirates and hostile forces ensure that peaceful trading isn't always possible.
Players may need to develop their military capabilities to defend themselves or actively pursue more aggressive strategies.
The combination of combat and economic gameplay gives players the freedom to develop their captain according to their preferred style.
Expandable Card System
The Starter Set includes 124 cards, but the complete Escape Velocity Nova tabletop system can be expanded considerably.
There are:
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40 different expansion packs
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15 cards per expansion
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600 additional cards across the expansion range
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Unlike randomized collectible card games, these expansions use fixed contents, allowing players to know which cards are included before purchasing a specific pack.
This makes it possible to selectively expand the areas of the game that interest you most.
Accessible Gameplay
Despite the range of possibilities available, the game is designed around an approachable core system.
The combination of cards, pawns, board movement, and markers provides a tabletop interpretation of the original computer game without requiring players to manage an overly complicated simulation.
Box Contents
The Escape Velocity Nova Starter includes:
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1x 20" x 20" Game Board
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124x Cards
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5x Colored Pawns
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16x Hostility Markers
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Rules and Gaming Components
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Product Information
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Game: Escape Velocity Nova
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Format: Expandable Card-Driven Board Game
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Source: Based on the Ambrosia Software Computer Game
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Board Size: 20" x 20"
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Cards: 124
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Pawns: 5
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Hostility Markers: 16
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Expansion Packs Available: 40
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Cards Per Expansion: 15
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Expansion Format: Fixed / Non-Randomized
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Product Type: Starter Set / Board Game
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