Planned Gameplay Overview:
Beyond Space is played on a modular hex tile battlefield, offering a fresh and intuitive approach to movement and positioning. Players take turns commanding their armies, strategically activating units to outmaneuver and counter their opponents.
Each turn is divided into structured phases, allowing for smooth gameplay flow and meaningful decision-making at every step. Players will issue powerful Battle Orders, maneuver their forces, and engage in combat that blends tactical precision with straightforward mechanics.
Armies consist of diverse units, ranging from squads of infantry to towering war machines, each with their own strengths, weaknesses, and abilities. With flexible customization and multiple paths to victory, Beyond Space provides a rewarding experience that evolves with each battle.
Designed for both accessibility and strategic depth, Beyond Space eliminates the need for complex measuring tools while still delivering high-impact, large-scale warfare that feels dynamic and engaging. Whether leading swift strike forces or holding defensive lines, every game offers unique challenges and opportunities for mastery.
Core Gameplay Elements
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Alternating Unit Activations with Tactical Passing
Players take turns activating units one at a time, keeping gameplay dynamic and strategic. A built-in pass system ensures balance when army sizes differ, preventing overwhelming activations and encouraging thoughtful planning.
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Battle Orders
Strategic command decisions take center stage with Battle Orders, powerful abilities issued from the command post that can shape the course of battle. Players must carefully manage limited resources to deploy devastating bombardments, defensive maneuvers, or game-changing tactical responses.
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Hex-Based Movement System
Movement is simple, with units navigating a modular hex tile battlefield that eliminates the need for measuring tools. The game’s movement rules support squads, single units, and massive multi-tile war machines, allowing for precise positioning and tactical control.
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Morale and Battlefield Conditions
Combat is more than just firepower, units must maintain their morale under pressure. Losing key commanders or suffering heavy losses can affect an army’s cohesion, influencing their effectiveness and potentially forcing tactical retreats.
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Customize Your Army, Define Your Playstyle
In Beyond Space, your army’s strategy is determined by the unique combination of commanders, captains, and units you bring to the battlefield. Every choice influences how your army fights, offering endless possibilities to tailor your playstyle.
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Streamlined Combat with Layered Effects
Combat strikes a balance between speed and depth, featuring easy-to-resolve attack rolls while incorporating layered effects like critical strikes, reaction abilities, and special status effects that impact the battlefield in meaningful ways.
Armies and Customization
In Beyond Space, building your army is more than just assembling units, it's about crafting a force that reflects your strategy and playstyle. Every army offers multiple ways to play, with deep customization options that allow you to tailor your force to suit your tactical approach.
Loadouts – Tactical Choices Before Battle
Most units in Beyond Space come with multiple loadout options, each designed for different combat roles. Players who magnetize their models or prepare multiple builds in advance can swap loadouts between games, allowing for strategic flexibility against various scenarios and opponents. This system encourages thoughtful planning and experimentation, ensuring that every battle offers a fresh and unique challenge.
Multiple Playstyles – Build Your Path to Victory
Your army’s playstyle isn’t fixed, it evolves based on the units you bring to the table. Whether you prefer a defensive, slow-advancing force with heavy armor or an agile, fast-striking army with hit-and-run tactics, Beyond Space allows you to experiment and adapt.
Different unit combinations offer distinct tactical opportunities, from devastating ranged firepower to resilient front-line formations. The choices you make when assembling your force will define your approach to battle.
Commander Influence – Auras that Shape the Battlefield
At the heart of every army are its commanders, powerful leaders whose Commander Auras provide critical buffs to specific unit types. Choosing the right commander can significantly enhance your army’s effectiveness, reinforcing your preferred strategy and encouraging synergies across your forces. Commanders shape the battlefield by enhancing mobility, boosting firepower, or strengthening defenses, making army composition a strategic puzzle with rewarding depth.
Faction Identity with Unique Traits
Each army in Beyond Space possesses unique Army Traits that grant passive abilities aligned with their core strengths. These traits provide a thematic and mechanical identity, pushing players to harness their faction’s strengths to dominate the battlefield in their own unique way.
Endless Possibilities with 3D-Printed Customization
Beyond strategic customization, Beyond Space offers unparalleled creative freedom with 3D-printed miniatures, allowing players to personalize their units visually. Swap out weapons, armor pieces, and more with modular parts, making your army unique both in appearance and function.