Quantum
2–4 players • ages 13+ • Eric Zimmerman • 2013
- Designer
- Eric Zimmerman
- Publisher
- Funforge
- First published
- 2013
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Age
- 13+
- Genre
- Strategy game · Science fiction game
How it plays
Quantum plays 2–4 players and is recommended for ages 13 and up.
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Where it came from
Quantum was published in 2013 by Funforge, designed by Eric Zimmerman with a clear focus on merging the strategic depth of 4X space games with the accessibility and quick play time of a dice-driven skirmish. Zimmerman, a prominent game theorist and designer, sought to create a system where dice function as both the units themselves and their individual power levels, ensuring that tactical maneuvering is constantly balanced against the inherent volatility of the roll.
The game received praise upon release for its minimalist aesthetic and the 'quantum' mechanic, which allows players to flip dice to different values to shift a ship's type and capability. By stripping away the administrative overhead typical of space empire games, Zimmerman created a tight, modular experience that was well-received by critics for its balance and high replayability, eventually leading to its status as a highly regarded modern classic in the strategy genre.
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Quantum is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • ages 13+ • Eric Zimmerman • 2013. It's filed under strategy game and science fiction game. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Quantum?
Quantum is a board game for 2–4 players, filed under strategy game and science fiction game. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Quantum for?
Quantum is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is Quantum for?
Quantum lists a minimum age of 13. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Quantum?
Quantum was designed by Eric Zimmerman. It's published by Funforge. The catalog gives its publication year as 2013.
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