# Subastral

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: #2952
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 15-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.64 / 5
- **Designers**: Ben Pinchback, Matt Riddle
- **Artists**: Beth Sobel
- **Publishers**: Renegade Game Studios, MTS Games, Origames, Rexhry
- **Categories**: Card Game, Environmental
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Set Collection

## Verdict
Looking for a quick and charming game to relax while exploring biomes? Subastral is the right choice! It's that game you pick up for a quick play and then immediately want a rematch.Light and beautiful themeSimple and quick rulesInteresting decisionsFluid gameplayScoring can be confusingLittle direct interactionRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a scientific expedition without leaving your table with Subastral! In this strategic card game, you and your friends become researchers exploring the eight incredible biomes of our planet: from scorching deserts to icy tundras, including savannas and tropical rainforests. The goal is simple: collect cards representing your notes on these environments and their creatures. Each card shows a biome type and a number. On your turn, you play a card onto one of the central clouds, then choose to take a pile of cards from an adjacent cloud. If you take to the left, you add the cards to your hand; if you go to the right, they go directly into your research "journal." The trick is to manage your hand and decide when to expand your knowledge (by collecting more cards) and when to record your findings (by adding them to your journal). At the end, scoring comes in two ways: the two biomes with the most cards in your journal earn bonus points, and you also form sets based on the order in which you collected the biomes. It's a quick game with easy-to-learn rules, but it makes you think about each move. Perfect for those who enjoy environmental games with a touch of set collection and hand management, all within about 30 minutes. Your scientific expedition is about to begin!

## FAQ
### Who is Subastral for?
It's a great game for families, couples, or groups of friends looking for a light, quick experience with a beautiful and educational theme about biomes.

### How long does a game of Subastral take?
A game of Subastral usually lasts between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the number of players and their familiarity with the rules.

### Is it a difficult game to learn?
No, the rules are quite straightforward. The main challenge lies in understanding the final scoring, which might require careful reading or a practice game.

### Does it require a lot of table space?
No, it's a card game that doesn't need much space. The central cloud layout is compact, so it fits in any corner.

### Is there a lot of player interaction?
The interaction is indirect. When choosing cards, you might take something another player wanted, but there's no direct confrontation or attacking between participants.

### Is the environmental theme well represented?
Yes! The cards beautifully depict the different biomes, and the rules encourage collecting and understanding diversity, adding a nice educational touch.

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