Among the Stars
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.2 / 5
- Year
- 2012
About the game
Among the Stars is a card-drafting game in which players build a thriving space station for their alien race in a galaxy that has just emerged from war. Drafting cards over four rounds, you construct rooms and sectors, forming synergies that generate victory points based on placement and adjacency. Diplomacy, trade, and defense all factor into building the strongest station in the Alliance. At the end of construction, the player with the most points is declared the winner.
Hobbli's Notes
Among the Stars scratches the same itch as other card-drafting city builders, adding a fun sci-fi space-station theme and satisfying tile-adjacency puzzle. It plays quickly at 30 minutes, making it an easy fit for a game night alongside heavier fare. The drafting puzzle has real depth for its length, rewarding players who plan ahead for future picks.
What we like
- Satisfying card-drafting puzzle with strong replay value.
- Quick 30-minute playtime fits easily into any game night.
- Sci-fi space-station theme adds fun variety to the drafting genre.
- Variable player powers keep each race feeling distinct.
Keep in mind
- Drafting-heavy design may feel familiar to fans of similar games.
- Limited player interaction beyond card competition.
- Small text and iconography can be tricky for new players.
Who it's for
Great for fans of card drafting and light strategy, ages 12+, in groups of 2-4 looking for a quick sci-fi building game.
