# Stella Digger

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 5.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 50-70 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Ryo Akase
- **Publishers**: Period Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Tile Placement, Trick-taking

## Verdict
If you love card play, space exploration, and a dash of survival, Stella Digger will hook you.Engaging trick‑takingEvolving mapCreative gadgetsFast turn actionMining space themeLimited deck can frustrateMonsters pop up unexpectedlyAverage playtimeHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Stella Digger is an asteroid‑mining adventure that fuses the tension of trick‑taking with dynamic map exploration. Each game starts with a deck of drill cards and a set of color‑coded blocks scattered across the board. The goal is simple yet strategic: play a card that matches the color of the block you want to claim, grab the block, and, if you’re lucky, a crystal that sits beside it. But that’s just the beginning. During your turn you can perform up to six actions, ranging from placing a block on the board to activating a gadget that changes your hand’s color or doubles the number of cards you can play. Gadgets are the heart of the game: they let you play wild‑color cards, increase your hand size, or even play two cards in a single round. The trick‑taking mechanic keeps every player guessing about opponents’ moves, while the tile‑placement aspect builds a map that evolves with each captured block. When the deck starts to thin, unexpected events pop up: monsters appear at coordinates on the map, forcing you to fight for survival or reclaim resources. If you keep your crew alive and rack up enough blocks and crystals, the payoff is a bounty of resources that can turn the tide of the game. Survival is as crucial as profit, though—one misstep can wipe out everything. The blend of cards, map, and gadgets makes Stella Digger a game that demands careful planning, card reading, and constant adaptation. Perfect for fans of card games with a splash of space exploration and survival challenges, Stella Digger delivers an engaging and unpredictable experience every time you play.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Stella Digger is designed for 2 to 4 players.

### What is the average game length?
A typical game lasts between 50 and 70 minutes.

### What is the difficulty level?
The game has a medium difficulty, with trick‑taking and gadget mechanics that require focus but are not overly complex.

### What are the main components?
A deck of drill cards, color‑coded blocks, crystals, gadgets, a map board, and monster tokens.

### Who is the target audience?
Fans of card games, space exploration, and survival challenges will enjoy Stella Digger.

### How does the trick‑taking mechanic work?
Players compete to win rounds by playing cards that match the required suit or color, following specific scoring rules.