The Phantom League (2010)

About this game

In Phantom League, you are the captain of a merchant spaceship. You begin as a nobody with a hunger for recognition and glory that will soon lead you onto a path of fame or notoriety! Build your career through trading, piracy, exploring new systems and eliminating your rivals in the other Leagues – phantom alliances powerful enough to challenge law and political order across the known universe. This game features: • A modular board – every game is different • Card-driven game play – you, not the dice, are in control of the game • A wide range of actions and strategies – there is no single best way to win • Cooperative and competitive interaction – choose when to ally with or conspire against other players Phantom League is designed for 2-6 players of 12 years and up, and will take approximately 2 hours to play. Phantom League is inspired by David Braben’s video game Elite.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 3.2/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.