Space Lab

About the game

What is Space Lab?

Interest in space research is at an all-time high. Across the world, dozens of space labs launch, hoping to uncover the universe’s secrets! Launch your very own international space station! Recruit members from the world’s four largest space agencies to create the ideal team and complete the most prestigious projects outer space has to offer! Space Lab is an exciting and accessible tableau-building game full of interesting decisions. On your turn, collect all the cards from the same agency from the top of the deck or the recruitment center. Manage your hand and place your Lab cards around your Capsules intelligently to optimize their powers and your objectives. Watch the pace of the game to anticipate the end and maximize your score! —description from the publisher

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• How do setup and the first turn work in Space Lab?
• When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
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