Nexus Ops

Overview

In the distant future, a potent and rare energy resource known as Rubium controls the interstellar economy. Several galactic corporations compete for control over this resource in hopes of securing riches for themselves. When their military forces arrive to harvest rubium found on a foreign moon, they are greeted by indigenous alien life forms—quickly conscripted and marched against rival corporations. Far out on the galactic frontier, away from oversight or scrutiny, four corporations now do fierce battle for control of the moon's rubium. Win battles, complete secret missions, and seize the Monolith to claim victory!

Product Details

• Players: 2 – 4
• Play Time: 60 – 90 Min
• Age: 12+ Year
• Complexity: 2.23 / 5
• Game Type: Family Strategy
• Designer(s): Charlie Catino, Steven Kimball
• Artist(s): Christopher Burdett, Henning Ludvigsen, Scott Okumura, Anthony Waters, Peter Whitley, Peter Wocken

Key Features

• Hexagonal board that changes every game thanks to modular tiles
• Translucent "Blacklight Glow" plastic miniatures
• Plastic 3D Monolith that serves as the central battleground
• Secret missions create exciting surprises and comeback opportunities
• Energize cards grant special powers and compensate players who lose battles
• Includes team play and variant rules

What Makes It Special

Nexus Ops strikes the perfect balance between accessibility and tactical depth, making it an ideal gateway into war gaming. The Energize card compensation system ensures all players remain competitive until the very end, while secret missions provide thrilling comeback opportunities. The glowing miniatures deliver a striking visual presence on the table, and the modular board guarantees a unique experience every session.

Mechanics & Themes

• Mechanics: Hand Management, Dice Rolling, Team-Based Game, Area Majority / Influence, Take That, Modular Board, Hexagon Grid, King of the Hill
• Themes: Exploration, Fighting, Science Fiction, Wargame

Ideal For

• Fans of light-to-medium war games
• Sci-fi and space battle enthusiasts
• Families and groups looking for an accessible strategy game
• Group sessions of 2 to 4 players

Box Contents

• 164 Plastic "Glow" Figures
• 4 Player Boards
• 108 Cards (Mission, Secret Mission, Energize)
• 16 Game Board Tiles
• 1 Double-Sided Monolith Tile
• 1 Plastic 3D Monolith
• 24 Exploration Tokens
• 70 Rubium Gems
• 1 First Player Token
• 6 Dice
• 1 Rulebook