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What this is
Collectively develop a tech tree to fuel new discoveries and colonize space. The main tension comes from converting limited resources into an engine that can support larger choices later in the game.
At a glance
- Players
- 2–4
- Minimum age
- 14 and up
- First published
- 2020
- Designer
- Dennis K. Chan
- Artist
- Franz Vohwinkel
- Box size
- 27.2 × 37.1 × 5.6 cm
- Photographs
- 1
How players rate Beyond the Sun
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability7.3/10
- Ease of teach5.4/10
- Gateway friendliness5.6/10
- Component quality6.5/10
- Table presence7.3/10
- Travel friendliness6.4/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate5.3SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessGentle4.0FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.1Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.9Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityModerate3.4LightHeavy
- Decision complexityDemanding3.5SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencySome2.8No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table5.2Lap trayTwo tables
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Rules & files
Rulebooks, FAQs and reference sheetsNo rulebook is available for this game yet. The Almanac only hosts documents a publisher has authorised, so nothing is offered here until that permission exists.
Box & shelf
27.2 × 37.1 × 5.6 cm
- Shelf volume
- 5.7 L
- Shelf width used
- 5.6 cm
- Per Kallax cube
- 5
Source: measured