# Space Explorers

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #2703
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 20-40 min
- **Weight**: 2.25 / 5
- **Designers**: Yuri Zhuravljov
- **Artists**: Alexey Kot
- **Publishers**: CrowD Games, Moroz Dev Studio, 25th Century Games, BLAM !, リゴレ (rigoler), Spielefaible, Watermelon Publishing
- **Categories**: Card Game, Economic, Space Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Set Collection

## Verdict
Enjoy a quick space exploration game with a cool strategic twist? Space Explorers might be your next cosmic obsession!Engaging space themeClever drafting mechanicsDynamic ability managementFast-paced gameplayAbilities can be lostCrucial drafting choicesRECOMMENDED

## Description
Hey everyone! Ready to blast off on a trip back to the Golden Age of Space Exploration? In Space Explorers, you take on the role of a head of a research hub, in an exciting race against other hubs to bring satellites, spaceships, and orbital stations to life. The goal is to recruit humanity's brightest minds, forming teams of specialists with unique abilities. Each specialist you bring to your team might grant you a new capability, but it could also deactivate the ability of the specialist at the top of your division. See the twist? You've got to carefully consider what's more valuable at that moment! The game uses a 'closed-loop' resource system: when recruiting someone, you pass research tokens to your left-hand neighbor. The objective is to accumulate progress points, either by hiring these geniuses or by completing grand space projects. The game ends when all projects are finished or when you've assembled 12 specialists. Whoever has the most points wins! It's a quick game, lasting about 20 to 40 minutes, ideal for 1 to 4 players, cleverly blending open drafting and set collection mechanics. Perfect for those who enjoy a space theme with a dash of economic strategy and hand management.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Space Explorers?
A game typically lasts between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules.

### Is Space Explorers a solo game?
Yes, the game supports 1 to 4 players, including a solo mode.

### How complex is the game? Is it for beginners?
With a BGG weight of 2.25/5, it's considered light to medium. Great for those starting to explore games with a bit more strategy, but still want something accessible.

### What do I do in the game?
You manage a space research center, recruit specialists (cards with unique abilities), and complete projects to earn points. With each recruitment, you pass resources and need to manage which abilities remain active.

### Does the game have a lot of player interaction?
Interaction is indirect, mainly through open drafting, where your choices affect what other players can take. There's also the passing of resources to the player on your left.

### Do I need an expansion to play solo?
Yes, the solo play capability is added through expansions.

### Is it worth it for the theme?
If you enjoy the space race theme and the Golden Age of astronautics, the game delivers that well, with a retro aesthetic that complements the experience.

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