# Skymines

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: #564
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 75-150 min
- **Weight**: 3.90 / 5
- **Designers**: Alexander Pfister, Viktor Kobilke
- **Artists**: Javier González Cava
- **Publishers**: Deep Print Games, BoardM Factory, Galápagos Jogos, Hobby Japan, Lucky Duck Games, Maldito Games, Pegasus Spiele, Super Meeple, YOKA Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Area Majority / Influence, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Investment, Open Drafting, Resource to Move, Roles with Asymmetric Information, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Simultaneous Action Selection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Stock Holding, Turn Order: Claim Action, Variable Player Powers, Victory Points as a Resource, Worker Placement

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love heavy Eurogames and economic systems, featuring a very clever action programming mechanic.Innovative card programming systemHigh replayability via variable abilitiesDynamic interaction through investmentsWell-integrated space themeQuite a steep learning curvePlaytime can be quite longFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Imagine that space mining was once a monopoly held by the World Government, but everything collapsed. Now, the sky is the limit for daring investors and private companies looking to rebuild this extraction network on the Moon and asteroids. In Skymines, you step into the shoes of one of these investors with one clear goal: accumulate the most CrypCoin over seven intense rounds. But it's not just about printing money; it's all about strategy.

The game revolves around investing mined resources into companies and expanding their outposts. To boost your earnings, you can support scientific research and collect the rare helium-3. The real heart of the game is the unique card programming and hand management system. You don't just play a card for the moment; you program a sequence of actions, which requires forward thinking and constant adjustments as the game state evolves.

Player interaction is deep and dynamic, as you can invest in any of the four available companies. The brilliant part is that company abilities change every game, creating different synergies and forcing you to adapt your strategy every time you sit down at the table. If you love games where the economy feels alive and planning efficiency is the key to victory, Skymines is for you. Prepare your capital, hire your scientists, and dominate the space market before the competition leaves you in the vacuum!

## FAQ
### Is the game very complex?
Yes, it's considered an 'Expert' game. With a weight near 3.9 on BGG, it requires significant planning and attention to detail.

### What is the ideal player count?
While it supports 1-4 players, it shines most with 4, where the investment competition and interaction are most intense.

### How long does a game take?
Expect to spend between 75 and 150 minutes. If the group is new to the game, the first session will likely take longer.

### Does it work well in solo mode?
Yes, the game includes solo/solitaire mechanics for those who want to test their strategies alone.

### Who would I recommend this game to?
People who enjoy resource management, stock market mechanics, and planning several moves ahead.

### Does the sci-fi theme influence the gameplay?
Yes, helium-3 mining and the expansion of outposts are the core of the scoring and profit mechanics.

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