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description=A strategy game of starships, transformation, and negotiation |
description=A strategy game of starships, transformation, and negotiation |
min_players=2 |
min_players=2 |
players=2 to 4 |
max_players=6 |
stashes=4 |
stashes=4 |
other_equip=Homeworld markers (optional) and good/evil markers (optional) |
other_equip=Homeworld markers (optional) and good/evil markers (optional) |
setup_time=2 minutes |
setup_time=2 minutes |
playing_time=20 - 60 minutes |
min_playing_time= 20 Min |
max_playing_time= 60 Min |
complexity=Medium |
complexity=Medium |
strategy=High |
strategy=High |
random_chance=None |
random_chance=None |
mechanics=[[Color powers]], resource management |
mechanics=[[Color powers]], resource management |
release_year=2001|
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theme=[[Space]] |
game_status=Complete|
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theme=Space |
footnotes=|
footnotes=|
BGG_Link=[http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/14634 Homeworlds]
BGG_Link=[http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/14634 Homeworlds (2001)]
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== Related Pages ==
== Related Pages ==

[[Binary Homeworlds]], the 2-player version.


[[Homeworlds strategy]]
[[Homeworlds strategy]]


[[Sinister Homeworlds]], an alternate multiplayer format
[[Sinister Homeworlds]], an alternate multiplayer format.


[[Peaceful Homeworlds]], a combat-free resource transportation variant.
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[[MuWorlds]], a way to play Homeworlds with a highly portable Mu deck

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[[MuWorlds]], a way to play Homeworlds with a highly portable Mu deck.


[[StarRunners]] was designed to reduce the learning curve of Homeworlds. It's a single-stash roll-and-move race game that uses the Homeworlds star-to-star connection system, a mechanic that often confuses new players.
[[StarRunners]] was designed to reduce the learning curve of Homeworlds. It's a single-stash roll-and-move race game that uses the Homeworlds star-to-star connection system, a mechanic that often confuses new players.

[[Homejinks]], a game that uses only one monochrome stash and a color dice to determine the power you can use during your turn. In this simplified Homeworlds game, your goal is to be the only player with ships, but star systems do not contain stars; where star ships gather that's a star system. '''Note.''' The discussion page relates an interesting variant played with a regular dice, that allows you to choose between two action colors.

[[Homeworlds Settlers]], an abstract strategy game where players vie for resources on a conquered Homeworld (thematic). It uses a full Homeworlds Set.


== External Links ==
== External Links ==


* The full rules are [http://www.wunderland.com/WTS/Ginohn/games/Homeworlds/HomeworldsRules.html available online].
* The original rules are [http://www.wunderland.com/WTS/Ginohn/games/Homeworlds/HomeworldsRules.html available online].
* The current official rules are [https://www.looneylabs.com/rules/homeworlds available online].
* Homeworlds can be played online at [http://superdupergames.org/?page=about#homeworlds Super Duper Games].
* Thy Pyramid Quartet rules (latest: revision 13) are [https://www.looneylabs.com/lit/rules/homeworlds-rules available online].
* Homeworlds FAQ are [https://faq.looneylabs.com/looney-pyramids/homeworlds available online].
* Book: ''Play Homeworlds. Rules. Strategies, Variants'', edited by Bruno Curfs. See [https://tinyurl.com/Play-Homeworlds Play Homeworlds]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l_IouG6mOA&list=PLm3OKhfkyvNYKXnZbnw2fkPjN4cgXv5s1&index=14 Sample game on YouTube]
* Homeworlds Theater: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXG1GETk4_g&list=PLm3OKhfkyvNaxfjGqBW3lg2FQhdUIUu-D Episode 1] (first of a series)
* Strategy Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=081STRjOFMw The Bluebird Mistake]
* Homeworlds could previously be played online at [[SuperDuperGames]] and can now be played with 2-4 players at [[Abstract Play]]
* [[Andrew Looney|Andy]]'s article on [http://www.wunderland.com/WTS/Andy/Games/ILoveHomeworlds.html Homeworlds].
* [[Andrew Looney|Andy]]'s article on [http://www.wunderland.com/WTS/Andy/Games/ILoveHomeworlds.html Homeworlds].
* [[Andy]]'s article on [http://new.wunderland.com/2022/10/11/non-binary-homeworlds/ non-binary Homeworlds]
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* Rules availables in French in pdf format at [http://www.jeux-icehouse.com/liste_jeux_fr.php?cat_id=Homeworlds www.jeux-icehouse.com]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLNrz-Vt8MU&index=24&list=PLm3OKhfkyvNZ9CtHvYaoPzMDspWTW3wZk Andy's Deal]: How to win a Homeworlds medal.
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQmqJmGaGEw How to make a travel-size Homeworlds set]
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* Rules available in French in pdf format at [http://www.jeux-icehouse.com/liste_jeux_fr.php?cat_id=Homeworlds www.jeux-icehouse.com]

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Latest revision as of 02:45, 2 May 2024

Homeworlds
John Cooper with the Zendo Four
A strategy game of starships, transformation, and negotiation
:Players Players: 2 - 6
:Time Length: Long
:Complexity Complexity: Medium
Trios per color: 5
Number of colors: 4
Pyramid trios:
Monochr. stashes: 4
Five-color sets:
- - - - - - Other equipment - - - - - -
Homeworld markers (optional) and good/evil markers (optional)
Setup time: 2 minutes
Playing time: 20 Min - 60 Min
Strategy depth: High
Random chance: None
Game mechanics:
Theme: Space
BGG Link: Homeworlds (2001)
Status: Complete (v1.0), Year released: 2001


Homeworlds is an Icehouse game about the epic struggle between good and evil in space. It is an abstract wargame, in which players build ships, trade ships, explore the galaxy, and attack each other. Resource management and positioning in a topologically, rather than geometrically, connected environment are crucial elements of the strategy. The standard multiplayer game involves bluffing and deduction, in the style of Are You A Werewolf?. A Homeworlds game between just two players is known as Binary Homeworlds.

Homeworlds is a redeveloped version of IceTraders. Most people consider Homeworlds to be a vast improvement, and prefer this version over its earlier incarnations.

Related Pages[edit | edit source]

Binary Homeworlds, the 2-player version.

Homeworlds strategy

Sinister Homeworlds, an alternate multiplayer format.

Peaceful Homeworlds, a combat-free resource transportation variant.

MuWorlds, a way to play Homeworlds with a highly portable Mu deck.

StarRunners was designed to reduce the learning curve of Homeworlds. It's a single-stash roll-and-move race game that uses the Homeworlds star-to-star connection system, a mechanic that often confuses new players.

Homejinks, a game that uses only one monochrome stash and a color dice to determine the power you can use during your turn. In this simplified Homeworlds game, your goal is to be the only player with ships, but star systems do not contain stars; where star ships gather that's a star system. Note. The discussion page relates an interesting variant played with a regular dice, that allows you to choose between two action colors.

Homeworlds Settlers, an abstract strategy game where players vie for resources on a conquered Homeworld (thematic). It uses a full Homeworlds Set.

External Links[edit | edit source]

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