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Solaris

Solaris

Queen Games · 2017
3–560 min12+ yrs3.1/5 complexity5.7 BGG#24.699 BGG326Strategy
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Description from the publisher: Space stations equipped with high-performance solar panels called Solaris circle red giants and send the generated energy directly to Earth using new laser and wormhole technology.

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Solaris box art
official art · Queen Games

Description from the publisher:

Space stations equipped with high-performance solar panels called Solaris circle red giants and send the generated energy directly to Earth using new laser and wormhole technology. In the science-fiction space game Solaris, players try to solar mine the suns of other galaxies.

Solaris is a strategy game with many tactical choices won by the player who manages the tight resources the best.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity3.1 / 5
BGG rating5.7 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
60 min
Players
3–5
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#24.699

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Q3How do you play Solaris?
Solaris is a abstract strategy game, for 3–5 players, taking ~60 minutes, featuring hand management. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Solaris — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Solaris support?
Solaris is played by 3–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Solaris take?
A game of Solaris takes about 60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Solaris for?
Solaris is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Solaris?
Solaris has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.1 out of 5.
Mechanics & categories
Drafting →Abstract Strategy →Science Fiction →

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