Pulsar 2849 Strategy Board Game

About this product

A rich space strategy board game for thoughtful family game nights around the table.

A rewarding board game for older kids, teens, adults, and families who enjoy deeper strategy and longer play.

Draft dice, explore the stars, and build your path to victory in a deep space board game full of smart choices.

Product Description

Pulsar 2849 is a strategy board game set in a future where humanity has learned to harness the energy of pulsars and spread that power across the galaxy. Players explore star systems, claim pulsars, develop new technologies, and build an energy network that scores points in different ways over the course of the game. Dice drafting sits at the heart of the experience, with players choosing from a shared pool to unlock actions and shape their long-term plans. With several routes to success and strong replay value, this is a great board game for family game nights with older kids, teens, and adults who enjoy more thoughtful play around the table.

Why you’ll love it

• Great for experienced family game nights – a strong pick for families who enjoy deeper board games together.
• Plenty of strategic choices – every die you draft can shape your next move and long-term plan.
• Multiple ways to score – explore, claim pulsars, develop technology, and build efficiently in your own style.
• Big sci-fi table presence – the space setting and components make it feel immersive and exciting.
• High replay value – changing goals and player decisions help each game feel fresh.
• Rewarding without being samey – there are many paths to victory, so you can try new approaches each time.

Quick Details

• Number of players: 2–4
• Recommended age group: 12 years and up
• Duration: 60–100 minutes
• Game type: Strategy board game
• Play style: Dice drafting, planning, space exploration, engine building
• Theme: Science fiction / space exploration

In the Box

• 1 double-sided star cluster board
• 1 dice board
• 1 gyrodyne board
• 9 silver dice
• 1 red die
• 1 median marker
• 1 time marker
• 1 die modifiers board
• 6 double-sided technology boards
• 4 double-sided HQ boards
• 24 transmitter tiles
• 17 planetary system tiles
• 30+ plastic tokens in each of 4 colors
• 3 rocket figures in each of 4 colors
• 6 pulsar claim rings in each of 4 colors
• 1 hundred-point tile in each of 4 colors
• 30 gyrodyne tiles
• 25+ engineering cubes
• 12 four-cube tokens
• 12 exploration bonus tiles
• 6 double-sided goal tiles
• 12 plus-minus die modifier tokens
• 9 plus-two die modifier tokens
• 3 seven-point construction award tiles
• 3 four-point construction award tiles
• rulebook
• technology manual
• 4 quick reference sheets

Good to Know

• Best for older kids, teens, adults, and families who enjoy more advanced board games.
• This is a thoughtful strategy game, so it suits players who enjoy planning ahead and making clever decisions.