Among The Stars: Core Game (Retail Edition)

Board Game Geek Rating: 6.89. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.16. This retail edition of the Among the Stars card game by Stronghold Games includes the core game. It's for 2 to 4 players and was published in 2021. Set in a war - torn galaxy, the warring alien races have declared peace due to a common threat. An Alliance is formed to build space stations across the galaxy for trade, diplomacy, and defense. Each player takes on the role of an alien race aiming to build the greatest space station. Through card drafting, players choose locations to build their stations and score victory points based on placement. The four - year construction period ends with the race having the most points as the winner. At TheGameSteward, we're excited to back campaigns so you can buy games like Among The Stars: Core online. A large part of your spending on this game will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have any purchase questions or need game advice, contact us at The Game Steward.

How to play: First, each player picks an alien race. Then, start the card - drafting process. Select locations from the drafted cards to build your space station. Place the cards strategically to score victory points over the four - year construction period. The player with the most points at the end wins. Note: Make sure all players understand the rules before starting the game. Keep the cards in a dry place to prevent damage. If you have any issues with the game or need help, feel free to contact The Game Steward.