How many players is Forbidden Stars?

Forbidden Stars plays with 2–4 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Forbidden Stars take to play?

A game of Forbidden Stars takes 120–180 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Forbidden Stars any good?

Forbidden Stars rates 8.0/10 from 7,686 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / fighting game built around area majority / influence, area movement, card play conflict resolution.

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Forbidden Stars (2015)

2–4 players · 120–180 min · age 14+ · ★ 8.0 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 120–180 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Medium-heavy
BGG rating: 8.0/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 14+ who like bluffing games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 120–180 min.

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About Forbidden Stars

Choose one of four Warhammer 40K factions and wage war across the Herakon Cluster.

Bluffing Fighting Miniatures Science Fiction Wargame

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Modular Board · Designer: Samuel Bailey, James Kniffen, Corey Konieczka

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Forbidden Stars FAQ

How many players is Forbidden Stars?: Forbidden Stars plays with 2–4 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Forbidden Stars take to play?: A game of Forbidden Stars takes 120–180 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Forbidden Stars any good?: Forbidden Stars rates 8.0/10 from 7,686 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / fighting game built around area majority / influence, area movement, card play conflict resolution.