Embark on an intergalactic journey with Orbital Drop, a fun space-themed game perfect for family game nights or friendly gatherings! This compact, travel-friendly game combines mostly luck with a bit of probability strategy as players race to jettison their cargo into the vast cosmos. This is a fresh take on an old favorite, the two-player coin drop game.
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Game Components
1 Orbital Drop game container and two game board slides (doubles as a storage box)
20-24 discs with fun rocket icons (We had fun with multiple colors, but these can all be the same color)
2 Quarantine Pods (small tray to hold each player's rocket coins)
Setup
Open the Orbital Drop game board by sliding the lid out and placing it upright with the spinner facing inward per the images.
Slide the Cargo Hold piece into the top of the main game container.
Take 10-12 rocket discs each and place them in your Quarantine Pod.
Decide who goes first by having each player spin the spinner. Highest number goes first, then play proceeds by taking turns.
How to Play
On your turn, spin the spinner. You must launch a rocket into the cargo hold slot corresponding to the number shown on the spinner.
If you spin a number that already has a rocket coin in it, you must collect all visible rocket coins on the board and add them to your Quarantine Pod. Your turn then ends.
You must take at least one spin per turn, but you can continue spinning and launching rockets until you either choose to pass or are forced to collect rockets as per rule 2.
The Escape Pod (slot 6) allows rockets to disappear into deep space. You can launch as many rockets into the Escape Pod as you like without penalty.
Play continues until a player launches all their rockets and is declared the winner.
Winning the Game
The first player to empty their Quarantine Pod by successfully launching all their rockets wins the game and is crowned the Cosmic Commander!
Game Variations
Supernova Sprint: Play with just 8 rockets each for a faster-paced game.
Galactic Team Challenge: Form teams of two, alternating turns between teammates. First team to launch all their rockets wins!
Parts & Assembly
We've tried to make assembly really easy and included step by step instructions below. You will need the following non-printed parts that can be found at our amazon links below or using the Maker's Supply list from Bambu lab.
Start by laying out all of the printed pieces to the game. We will insert the 5x2 magnets into the main container piece.
These 5x2 magnets should go in at an angle, and then using the end of a tool, press them in firmly. This should not require any glue and have a snug fit.
Slide the quarantine pods into the main game piece and set these to the side.
Next, we'll assemble the spinner pieces.
Firmly push the 608 bearing into the provided slot. No glue is required.
push the escape pod sign onto the slider.
Next, push the peg through the bearing and fit on the printed washer. This will help prevent parts from rubbing during game play and allows the spinner to freely rotate.
Insert the 2.6x8mm screw into the hole in the spinner. Do not overtighten.
Place the magnets into the end of the main game slider. ⚠️Double check that they are the correct orientation!
Slide the spinner game board into to form the complete box.
Now you're ready to go show off your new game to your friends and family.
Design Features
Compact, travel-friendly design: The game board forms into a box for easy storage and transport.
Magnetic closure keeps all components secure during transit.
Vibrant space-themed graphics bring the cosmic adventure to life.
Feedback
As with any new game design, I would love to hear your feedback on how we can update the actual printed design to continue making it fun and engaging. Post your build photos, give us a download, and if you want to see more cool projects, give a boost! 🚀
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