Dog Star Shippers
Criss-cross the system delivering cargo, patrolling sectors, and discovering new bases!
Requirements
30-60
1-2
12+
Description
The Sirius System... A system brimming with life and conflict...
Four factions struggle between planets, space stations, and moons for dominance. Stuck in the middle are the independent ship owners, like you - the Dog Star Shippers!
Dog Star Shippers is a one-to-two player game of risky outer space encounters. Earn credits, buy the best ship, discover new bases, and complete dangerous missions. Maximize your Valor to become Top Dog of the Sirius System! Woof.
Start with a small ship and, with skills and a little luck, buy the best ship and discover incredible new bases!
Play against a friend or challenge your abilities against Two Solo Opponents of different difficulties.
See an Intro and Instructions here:
See Instructions for the Solo setup here:
Here's a review and overview video from Merlin's Manor. Check it out!
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Components
| Component | Quantity | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Medium Booklet | 1 |  |
| Small Pro Box | 1 |  |
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 30 cards |  |
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 12 cards |  |
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 20 cards |  |
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 10 cards |  |
| Disc, 18mm x 3mm, Fluorescent Orange | 1 |  |
| Disc, 18mm x 3mm, Transparent Purple | 1 |  |
| Future Cube, Yellow | 2 |  |
| Future Pyramid, Red | 2 |  |
Vitals
| Average Rating | 7 reviews |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | July 31, 2023 |
| Edition | First |
| Department | Games |
| Tags | privateer sci fi freelancer wing commander Space Press Your Luck xia Pirate X-Wing |
| More Info | Dog Star Shippers web site |
Dog Star Shippers - Lone Shipper Crowd Sale
If 5 more copies are purchased, then the discount will increase to 12% for a price of $28.98.
Visit Crowd SaleWhy buy this?
For a game about dodging pirates and hauling cargo, it’s surprisingly cozy. My kind of stellar legend.
- Press your luck with risky outer space Encounters.
- Manage your Reputation with four unique Factions.
- Earn credits and hire Mercenaries to thwart your opponent.
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Own It
Played It
Priced Well
High Replay Value
Played Solo Only: AI is very easy to control (There are two AI difficulty levels to choose from). The goal is to get 8 Valor points first before the AI without your ship being damaged and you not h...
Played It
I had an opportunity to play this at a game convention last weekend and absolutely enjoyed the game. The cards are beautifully laid out and the artwork is great. The gameplay is complex enough to be ...
Played It
Fun
High Replay Value
Nice Artwork
I had a blast playing this with the designer Sam at ProtoATL this year. He's put a lot of thought into the design and it shows. Very replayable.
Own It
Played It
Fun
High Replay Value
Well Written Rules
Nice Artwork
This is one of the most underrated games I've played recently. It's a great loop of getting missions, transporting cargo, and pushing your luck with encounters. And it plays in about 30-45 minutes, wh...
Own It
Played It
Fun
Priced Well
High Replay Value
Well Written Rules
Nice Artwork
My 10-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter love playing Dog Star! The game is well-designed, easy to pick up, and get started with. It has quickly become a favorite game on the shelf around the house...
Own It
Played It
Fun
Priced Well
High Replay Value
Well Written Rules
Nice Artwork
I have played "Dog Star Shippers" over the last three nights both alone (playing two players myself) and with my son (12), and we both really enjoyed it. It is a lot of game for a small box and prett...
Own It
Played It
Fun
High Replay Value
Well Written Rules
My son (14) and I received a free prototype of this game from the developer at the ProtoATL convention in 2023. It was one of our favorite little quick games there. It was quite easy to learn, and the...
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