Space Weirdos: A Skirmish Heartbreaker

About this board game

Space Weirdos: A Skirmish Heartbreaker is a small-scale miniatures skirmish rules set for 2–8 players, with games designed to take around 90 minutes. Released in 2021, it brings compact warbands of roughly 5–10 models per side to the tabletop.

The system balances simulationist and minimalist design. You can use any miniatures you have, while the complete rules fit into a single 16-page zine. Movement and ranges are measured with 5-inch sticks rather than tape measures or rulers, keeping the process focused and practical.

Space Weirdos keeps players involved through alternating activations, opposed rolls, Command Points, and random tables. The game uses RPG dice other than the d20, giving those less-loved dice plenty of opportunities to come into play. Minimal tokens are included in the design without removing them entirely.

• Small warbands of around 5–10 models per side
• Support for using miniatures from your existing collection
• Alternating activations and opposed rolls
• Command Points and random tables
• 5-inch sticks for all movement and range measurements
• A points system that is available but not intended to be overemphasized

The rules are designed to be short while remaining comprehensive, making the format easy to bring to the tabletop. The 16-page rulebook also includes a FAQ section and a player reference sheet, providing a compact foundation for dice-filled skirmishes with a small number of models.