Jump Drive

Players compete to expand a galactic civilization by developing technologies and settling alien worlds using a shared deck of cards. Each turn, players simultaneously choose roles that determine actions like drawing, settling, producing, or trading, then resolve those actions to play cards as developments or worlds and score points from combos and resources. The game uses streamlined rules and shorter playtime compared with its parent system, emphasizing quick card drafting, tableau building, and engine development to assemble the most valuable combinations.

Players: 2–4 best 3
Playing time: 10–30 min
Age: 13+
Complexity: 2 / 5

7.1 on Ludoya from $17.99Science FictionSpace ExplorationIncomeMulti-Use CardsHand Management

Play it with Ludoya Where to buy it

About the game

Design: Thomas Lehmann
Art: Mirko Suzuki
Claus Stephan
Martin Hoffmann
Jens Wiese
Publisher: Rio Grande Games

Expansions

See them in Ludoya

Jump Drive: Terminal Velocity2023

Photos from Ludoya tables

All photos in Ludoya

Where to buy it

Shop prices and second-hand copies, checked every day.

Compare all prices in Ludoya

On Ludoya's tables

Full stats in Ludoya

682
Plays logged: 113
Players: 23m 44s
Average play: 22
In collections: 6
On wishlists

7.1/10

from 19 Ludoya reviews

Paige Forrest9.0
I love the solo campaign in this game. The version on BGA is quite good, but I still much prefer playing it on the table rather than online. Like Race for the Galaxy, but simpler. Still has interesting decisions. I have not tried it with my kids, but think they would like this one.
Nugatra7.0
Rank: 1168 Strategy: 689 Family: 334 Player: 2-4 Community: 1-4 Best: 3 Solo: 171('25), 119('24),76('23),141('22) Dual: 211(‘24) Neutral: Brian Dislike: Nelson