Pax Transhumanity

Ion Game Design, Sierra Madre Games · Board game · 2019
7.9 Ludopedia 7.5 BGG 1–4 · best 3 Solo 60–150 min Weight 4.4/5
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7.9 rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you love crafting humanity's future with heavy strategy, Pax Transhumanity serves it up in generous portions.

Highlights
  • Deep strategic play
  • Immersive theme
  • Well‑blended mechanics
Keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve
  • Long playtime
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Pax Transhumanity puts you in the shoes of a future architect, steering humanity away from dystopian tropes toward a more hopeful horizon. You command a faction of scientists, technocrats or corporations aiming to expand humanity across three fronts: the developing world, the digital cloud, and outer space. Each round represents a period of progress where you place workers on research, production and exploration projects, wield multi‑use cards to speed breakthroughs or open new markets, and trade resources in a dynamic market that mirrors supply and demand. Victory points are partly hidden, keeping the suspense alive as you never know if you’re truly ahead. A sudden‑death trigger can end the game abruptly, demanding rapid, dramatic decisions. The game blends worker placement, pattern recognition on cards, and resource management within a richly detailed sci‑fi theme. Playtime ranges from 60 to 150 minutes, solo or with up to four players, and it carries a medium‑high complexity (weight 4.4/5). High‑quality components include modular boards, illustrated cards and futuristic resource tokens. In short, Pax Transhumanity delivers a deep strategic experience for those who love to plan humanity’s future while juggling a ever‑shifting market.

Rules videos

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5 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 REC
2 REC
3 BEST
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Digital Implementations: TableTop Simulator Mod (TTS) Series: Pax
Publisher Ion Game Design, Sierra Madre Games
Designer Matt Eklund
Artist Johanna Pettersson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can play?
1 to 4 players, including a solo mode.
What is the typical playtime?
Between 60 and 150 minutes, depending on player count and familiarity.
How complex is the game?
Rated 4.4/5 on BGG, medium‑high complexity; you’ll need to invest time in learning the rules.
What components are included?
Modular boards, illustrated cards, futuristic resource tokens, worker pieces, and victory point markers.
Do I need to know a lot of English to play?
The Portuguese translation is complete, so you can play comfortably without English fluency.
Is there a digital version?
Yes, an official TableTop Simulator mod is available.
Who should buy this game?
Fans of deep strategy, sci‑fi settings, and worker‑placement mechanics.

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