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== Dice Statistics == | == Dice Statistics == | ||
In ''Space Base'', dice can be allocated individually. Lower Sectors are more likely to be activated than higher Sectors. Each number between 1 and 6 can be allocated 12 times. | |||
==== Dice Outcome Probability ==== | |||
{| class="wikitable" style="width:auto;" border="2" | |||
! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" | '''1''' | |||
! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" | '''2''' | |||
! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" | '''3''' | |||
! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" | '''4''' | |||
! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" | '''5''' | |||
! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" | '''6''' | |||
! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" | '''7''' | |||
! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" | '''8''' | |||
! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" | '''9''' | |||
! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" | '''10''' | |||
! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" | '''11''' | |||
! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" | '''12''' | |||
|- | |||
|11/36||12/36||13/36||14/36||15/36||16/36||6/36||5/36||4/36||3/36||2/36||1/36 | |||
|- | |||
|31%||33%||36%||39%||42%||44%||17%||14%||11%||8%||6%||3% | |||
|} | |||
Note the ''sharp'' drop-off after Sector 6. To compensate, Sectors 7 and higher give better rewards. | |||
== General Strategy == | == General Strategy == | ||
Purchase cards from a variety of sectors to maximize the chance of sectors triggering on other players' turns. | |||
The number of players affects which rewards are most important. Deployed (red) rewards trigger more often in games with three or more players. | |||
Don't purchase Colony cards early. A colony card locks out a sector and prevents more cards from being added to it. | |||
Rewards/abilities with arrows can mitigate the luck of die rolls and give you more control over which sectors are triggered. | |||
Have a balance of reward types on your board. You can't win without VPs, but high income and credits are needed to purchase the best cards. | |||
Remember the objective: the first person to 40 points triggers the endgame. If one person is far ahead, prioritize VP rewards (like Colony cards) to catch up. | |||
Focus more on the sector and effect of cards, not their price. Don't hesitate to overspend on a card that works with your strategy. | |||
A single VP is worth 3 credits (as indicated by the Colony cards). Prioritizing credits early is okay to get better cards, but more often than not, you should choose VPs. | |||
'''Try new strategies!''' | |||
Purchase many cards for a single high probability sector and hope for good rolls. Clever use of "arrow" rewards can maximize your gains. | |||
Deploy a card in every sector as fast as possible. Every dice roll will trigger a reward, some with options on what to choose. | |||
Try for the elusive "You Win" card. It takes incredible luck, but what a dramatic way to win! | |||
Latest revision as of 17:06, 6 November 2025
Dice Statistics
In Space Base, dice can be allocated individually. Lower Sectors are more likely to be activated than higher Sectors. Each number between 1 and 6 can be allocated 12 times.
Dice Outcome Probability
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/36 | 12/36 | 13/36 | 14/36 | 15/36 | 16/36 | 6/36 | 5/36 | 4/36 | 3/36 | 2/36 | 1/36 |
| 31% | 33% | 36% | 39% | 42% | 44% | 17% | 14% | 11% | 8% | 6% | 3% |
Note the sharp drop-off after Sector 6. To compensate, Sectors 7 and higher give better rewards.
General Strategy
Purchase cards from a variety of sectors to maximize the chance of sectors triggering on other players' turns.
The number of players affects which rewards are most important. Deployed (red) rewards trigger more often in games with three or more players.
Don't purchase Colony cards early. A colony card locks out a sector and prevents more cards from being added to it.
Rewards/abilities with arrows can mitigate the luck of die rolls and give you more control over which sectors are triggered.
Have a balance of reward types on your board. You can't win without VPs, but high income and credits are needed to purchase the best cards.
Remember the objective: the first person to 40 points triggers the endgame. If one person is far ahead, prioritize VP rewards (like Colony cards) to catch up.
Focus more on the sector and effect of cards, not their price. Don't hesitate to overspend on a card that works with your strategy.
A single VP is worth 3 credits (as indicated by the Colony cards). Prioritizing credits early is okay to get better cards, but more often than not, you should choose VPs.
Try new strategies!
Purchase many cards for a single high probability sector and hope for good rolls. Clever use of "arrow" rewards can maximize your gains.
Deploy a card in every sector as fast as possible. Every dice roll will trigger a reward, some with options on what to choose.
Try for the elusive "You Win" card. It takes incredible luck, but what a dramatic way to win!