# Compile: Main 1

Compile: Main 1 is a board game for 2 players. It plays in 20–30 minutes and is meant for ages 14 and up. It is rated 7.9 out of 10 by 25 Ludoya reviewers. The cheapest copy in stock is $18.99 (United States).

- **Players:** 2
- **Playing time:** 20–30 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 14+
- **Complexity:** 2.4 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2024
- **Categories:** Card Game, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics:** Multi-Use Cards, Race, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Open Drafting, Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, Deck Construction
- **Ludoya rating:** 7.9 out of 10, from 25 reviews
- **Owned by:** 113 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 210
- **Unique players:** 175

**Designers:** Michael Yang

**Artists:** Nolan Nasser, Keegan Moore, Allen Panakal

**Publishers:** Greater Than Games, LLC, Synapses Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cardhaus Games | 18.99 $ | https://www.cardhaus.com/compile-main-1/ |
| Gamers Guild AZ | 19.49 $ | https://gamersguildaz.com/products/compile-main-1 |
| Atomic Empire | 21.25 $ | https://www.atomicempire.com/Item/351420 |
| Rampi Games | 15.95 € | https://www.rampigames.com/juego-de-mesa/compile-unidad-principal-1/ |
| eFantasy | 23.99 € | https://www.efantasy.gr/en/products/board-games/390068-board-game-compile-main-1 |
| World of Board Games | 59 kr | https://www.worldofboardgames.com/compile-aux-1-exp |
| Outlet Games | 9.47 € | https://www.outletgames.es/juegos-de-mesa/maldito-games/compile-unidad-principal-1-p-MDG-8436578819515.html |
| Dungeon Marvels | 11.97 € | https://dungeonmarvels.com/compile-main-1-82340.html |
| Va de jocs | 16.2 € | https://vadejocs.es/producto/compile-unidad-principal-1 |
| Goblin Trader Barcelona | 18 € | https://www.goblintrader.es/es/inicio/54620-compile-unidad-principal-01-8436578819515.html |
| Jugar x Jugar | 18 € | https://www.jugarxjugar.com/shop/estrategia/7949-compile-unidad-principal-1-8436578819515.html |
| TLAMA games | 469 Kč | https://www.tlamagames.com/deskove-hry/kod--ovladni-kyberprostor/ |
| Good Games | 31.45 $ | https://www.goodgames.com.au/products/compile |
| Gameology | 31.45 $ | https://www.gameology.com.au/products/compile |
| Travelling Man | 16.99 £ | https://travellingman.com/products/compile-main-1 |
| Milan Spiele | 19.9 € | https://www.milan-spiele.de/compile-purple-edition-deutsch-p-38626.html |
| Pelipeikko | 19.95 € | https://pelipeikko.fi/fi/lautapelit/4115-compile-main-1 |
| Uplay | 19.99 € | https://www.uplay.it/it/gioco-da-tavolo-compile-main-1.html |
| Dragons Lair | 239 kr | https://dragonslair.se/products/compile-main-1 |
| Alphaspel | 249 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/234848-compile-main-1 |
| Hyggeonkel | 169.95 kr | https://www.hyggeonkel.dk/produkt/compile-main-1 |
| Poromagia | 22.95 € | https://lautapelit.poromagia.com/fi/catalogue/compile-main-1_1679119/ |
| Fantasiapelit | 23.6 € | https://www.fantasiapelit.com/index.php?main=ai&kat=single&mista=indeksi&etsittava=_235907 |
| Spielezar | 24.9 Fr. | https://www.spielezar.ch/kartenspiele/compile-main-1-en |
| Nexus | 3995 kr | https://nexus.is/vara/compile-main-1/ |

## Expansions

- [Compile: Aux  1](https://www.ludoya.com/games/compile-aux-1)
- [Compile: Aux 2](https://www.ludoya.com/games/compile-aux-2)
- [Compile: Aux 3](https://www.ludoya.com/games/compile-aux-3)

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## Rules questions

### Can I play a card face-down into any line, or does it have to match the Protocol?

You may play a card face-up only into the line matching its Protocol, but you may play a card face-down into any line (face-up cards must match their Protocol when played) (p.1).

### When exactly do I have to Compile — and what are the requirements?

During the Check Compile step, if you have 10 or greater value in a line and that value is greater than your opponent's in the same line, you must Compile that line as your sole action; you may only Compile one line per turn even if you qualify for more (pp.1–2).

### Do covered cards still count toward a line's Value and can they be targeted?

Covered cards still contribute their Value (the rules require Value be visible when covered), but only the most recently played (uncovered) card in a stack can be manipulated unless an effect specifically references “covered cards” or “all cards” (p.2).

### What does the Control component let me do and when can I use it?

If you have higher value than your opponent in at least two lines you gain the Control component; when you have it you may first rearrange one player's Protocols before Refreshing or before Compiling, after which Control returns to neutral (p.1–2).

### What happens if I Compile a Protocol that's already Compiled — do I flip it again?

Recompiling (compiling a line whose Protocol is already Compiled) still deletes all cards in that line, but instead of flipping the Protocol you draw the top card of your opponent's deck (p.2).

### How many cards can I play per turn, and what if I have no playable cards?

On your Action you may either play one card or Refresh; if you don't have any cards to play you must Refresh, drawing up to five and reshuffling your trash into your deck if needed (p.1).

## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/compile-2)
- [Compile: Main 1 in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/compile-2)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406652)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._