# Sol: Last Days of a Star

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: #1679
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 45-90 min
- **Weight**: 2.89 / 5
- **Designers**: Jodi Sweetman, Ryan Spangler, Sean Spangler
- **Artists**: Jon Mietling
- **Publishers**: Elephant Laboratories
- **Categories**: Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Area Movement, Cooperative Game, Movement Points, Network and Route Building, Ownership, Pattern Building

## Verdict
If you enjoy cooperative games with a sci-fi theme and a race against time, Sol: Last Days of a Star is a solid pick!Immersive and tense themeStrategic cooperation neededClever risk managementChallenging Sun explorationCan be quite challengingSome luck dependencyLimited thematic varietyHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a race against time in Sol: Last Days of a Star! The Sun is on the verge of exploding, and your civilization's only hope lies in building a colossal Ark to escape. The catch? The energy needed for this grand escape comes from the dying star itself. It's a cosmic paradox: the more energy you extract to save your people, the faster you accelerate the end of everything.

In this cooperative game for 1 to 5 players, each of you leads a planetary effort to harvest solar energy and transmit it to your Ark. The game board is a detailed map of the solar system, featuring orbital layers and the Sun's dangerous interior, divided into zones like the Convective, Radiative, and Core. Diving deeper into the Sun yields more energy but also increases the star's instability and the risk for everyone.

Your Mothership orbits the Sun, serving as the launchpad for your ships. You can convert ships into fixed stations for collecting or transmitting energy, or use them to activate your own stations or those belonging to other players. Activating your own stations grants you the full reward, while activating a colleague's station means splitting the spoils – a mechanic that encourages tactical cooperation. With the energy gathered, you can build more ships (essential, as they get converted into stations) or activate transmission towers to send precious 'Momentum' to your Ark as it inches closer to escape.

Resource and time management are paramount. Every decision counts in the struggle to escape before the supernova engulfs the system. Sol: Last Days of a Star offers a tense, thematic experience, perfect for those who enjoy cooperative challenges with a dash of sci-fi and risk management.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate in Sol: Last Days of a Star?
The game is designed for 1 to 5 players. It works well both for solo play and with a full group trying to save their skins.

### How long does a game typically last?
A game of Sol: Last Days of a Star usually takes between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the player count and familiarity with the rules.

### Is the game very complicated to learn?
The complexity is rated as medium (2.88/5 on BGG). The basic rules are accessible, but the strategic decisions and risk management might require a few plays to master.

### Is it a competitive or cooperative game?
It's a fully cooperative game! All players work together against the game itself, trying to escape before the Sun explodes.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to gather enough energy from the Sun and transmit it to your Ark so it can escape the solar system before the supernova occurs.

### Is it worth it for someone who doesn't enjoy sci-fi much?
The science fiction theme is very present and immersive. If you're not a fan of the genre, the theme might not appeal as much, but the cooperative mechanics and challenge could still be rewarding.

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