Smash Up: Cease and Desist

About this board game

Smash Up: Cease and Desist is a 2016 board game for two players, with games taking about 45 minutes. It can also be combined with other Smash Up titles to let up to four players compete for control of bases at the same time.

The game includes four distinct factions: Astroknights, Changerbots, Star Roamers, and Ignobles. Each faction contains 22 cards, giving the set a total of 88 faction cards to draw from when preparing your game.

To begin, choose any two factions and shuffle them together. Your choices can come entirely from Cease and Desist, or you can combine factions from this set with factions from other Smash Up titles.

• Four included factions: Astroknights, Changerbots, Star Roamers, and Ignobles
• 22 cards in each faction
• Standalone play for two players
• Combination play with other Smash Up titles for up to four players
• Approximately 45 minutes per game

Once factions have been selected and shuffled together, players start playing and compete for control of the bases. This flexible setup lets you use the four included factions on their own or expand the available combinations with other Smash Up titles.

Whether played as a two-player game or combined for a larger contest, Smash Up: Cease and Desist centers on choosing factions, mixing their cards, and fighting for control of bases.