Among the Stars: Revival

Artipia Games, Stronghold Games · Board game · 2015
2–6 · best 2 30 min Weight 2.4/5
7.8 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating BGG
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7.8 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A perfect evolution that turns a peaceful builder into a competitive-feeling space race.

Highlights
  • Much better-than-average-interaction
  • Greatly improved 2-player-experience
  • Fast-paced-and-engaging
Keep in mind
  • Language-dependency-on-cards
  • Expansion-elements-need-base-game
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Ever felt like a great game just needed a bit more-player interaction to truly pop? That's exactly what Among the Stars: Revival brings to the table! Whether you are a fan of the original or a newcomer, this-standalone capable expansion breathes fresh life into the galaxy. It’s designed to be played on its own, and it shines brightest in a head-to-head-style-feel, even with more players.

The setting is a booming era of reconstruction where-the Alliance is rebuilding destroyed sectors. As a player, you are racing to build the most efficient space stations. But here's the twist: it's much more interactive than the base game. The new spaceship mechanic allows you to actually block your opponents, making the drafting process much more tactical. You aren't just looking at what helps you; you're looking at what might screw over your neighbor.

With the addition of Advisors, you'll be fighting for special abilities that can tip the scales in your favor. The-game-play-loop remains snappy, combining card drafting, tile placement, and-simultaneous action selection. It's a tight, strategic experience where you must balance long-term engine building with the immediate need to grab the best-located-sectors before someone else does. If you want a space-themed card game that feels more like a tactical skirmish than a solo race, this is your next go-to-table-filler.

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–6 players
2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC
5 OK
6 OK

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Game details

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Among the Stars
Publisher Artipia Games, Stronghold Games
Designer Panagiotis Zinoviadis, Vangelis Bagiartakis
Artist Antonis Papantoniou, Giota Vorgia, Maciej Rebisz, Odysseas Stamoglou, Sotiris Padeleon

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Do I need the base game to play this?
You can play it as a standalone-ish-experience, but having the base game is highly recommended to use all-new-content.
How complex is the-learning-curve?
Very low if you know the original. If not, it's a straightforward card-driven game that's easy to pick up.
How long does a session last?
Expect about 30 to 45 minutes per game.
Is it highly competitive?
Yes, much more than the base game due to the new-interaction mechanics like ships.
Is it good for 2 players?
Absolutely! It actually features specific rules to make 2-player-games much more strategic.

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