Interstellar cover
2023BGG rank #8,805

Interstellar

by Phil Eklund, Justin Grey · Ion Game Design

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Players1–6
Time60–240m
ComplexityHeavy
Age14+

About the game

What is Interstellar?

Players control seven human-machine hybrids aboard the Starship Exodus on an intergalactic journey spanning decades. The gameplay combines tableaux management, decision making, and risky dice rolling as participants develop technology, manage resources, and overcome challenges like illness and equipment failure. The experience blends cooperative elements with competitive scoring mechanics where individual victory points determine the winner.

How it plays

Mechanics

Worker PlacementTableau BuildingDice RollingCooperative GameResource Management

On the shelf

Categories

AdventureExplorationPoliticalScience FictionSpace Exploration

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