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Andromeda (1999)

3–5 players · 60 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
60 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.4/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 10+ who like science fiction games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Andromeda

Each player controls bases/stations (in the form of little wooden cubes) which they use to attempt to build Economic Centers on the moons of seven planets in an alien planetary system. After moving their tokens on to a planet, players use an interesting little device ('planet ring'/'wormhole' - functions like a blind draw bag) to select one of the tokens on the planet. Players take actions by collecting sets of cards which correspond to the the various planets. The game also …

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Science FictionSpace ExplorationTerritory Building

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Set Collection, Trading · Designer: Alan R. Moon

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P

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Andromeda FAQ

How many players is Andromeda?
Andromeda plays with 3–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Andromeda take to play?
A game of Andromeda takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Andromeda any good?
Andromeda rates 6.4/10 from 1,289 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a science fiction / space exploration game built around area majority / influence, set collection, trading.