Frequently Asked Questions
What is SpaceBones?
SpaceBones is a voice-controlled space pirate MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) for Amazon Alexa. You captain a pirate ship, explore star systems, fight and loot other players, and grow your fleet - entirely by talking to Alexa, no app or controller needed.
How do I start playing SpaceBones?
Enable the Space Bones Online RPG skill on your Amazon account, then say "Alexa, open Space Bones." The first time you play, you're given a new pirate ship with a unique name. See the full How to Play guide for a step-by-step quick start and every voice command.
Is SpaceBones free to play?
Yes, the core game is free. Some optional items and subscriptions (like extra rocket packs) are available through Alexa's in-skill purchasing - say "what can I buy" in the skill to hear current options and pricing.
What devices does SpaceBones work on?
Any Alexa-enabled device. Echo Show and Fire TV devices additionally display visuals (ship art, star backgrounds, status boards) while you play, since the game is otherwise entirely voice-driven.
What is NP (Nuclear Pasta)?
NP is SpaceBones' in-game currency. You earn it by exploring star systems and looting cargo ships or defeated players, then convert it to money while docked by saying "Unload."
How do ship upgrades work?
While docked, say "Upgrade" to level up your ship once you have enough money in the federation bank - level 2 costs $2,000, and each level after that costs that level times $1,000. Higher-level ships face (and can loot) higher-value cargo ships.
What is star leasing?
Players at level 5 or higher can lease certain high-traffic star systems. While you hold the lease, you earn a cut of what every other player spends on repairs and fuel there. Rent is settled and announced the next time you open the skill, and leases run for 30 days.
Can I see my ship outside of Alexa?
Yes. Say "link my account" in the skill to get a 6-digit code, then enter it at spacebones.io/login after signing in with your Amazon account. Your dashboard shows your ship's stats, recent activity, and any star leases.
Do I need a separate account for the website?
No - the website uses Login with Amazon, the same Amazon account your Alexa device is signed into. Linking it to your in-game ship just requires the voice-spoken code described above.
Where can I see the leaderboard, star map, or market prices?
All three are on the website: the leaderboard, the interactive star map, and today's star market. You can also say "see leaderboard," "see map," or "see market" in the skill to jump straight to them.
How do I report a bug or give feedback?
Use the feedback form on spacebones.io, or reach out on Discord - both are linked from the site footer.
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