# Sweeping Satellites

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 30-90 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Artists**: Lenais Goumon
- **Publishers**: The Dietz Foundation
- **Categories**: Educational, Political
- **Mechanics**: Connections, Dice Rolling, Pattern Movement

## Verdict
For strategy lovers who dig realistic space themes and don’t mind thinking like an orbital general. Stands out for blending simulation with fun.Fresh space warfare themeNail-biting strategic choicesSneaks in real-world scienceNot beginner-friendlyLong playtime (1h+)FOR GENRE FANS

## Description
In *Sweeping Satellites*, you become the head of a space operations center, managing satellites and handling global crises from Earth's orbit. The game pits you as either the tech-savvy Liberal Democracies (Blue) or the brute-force Authoritarian States (Red). Your goal? Use orbital tracking, strategic choices, and limited resources to gather intel, counter interference, and meet political objectives — all while dealing with solar storms and sabotage! It blends real-world orbital mechanics and space warfare concepts with tense decision-making, like a futuristic *War Game* that sneaks in physics lessons. Perfect for strategy fans, educators, or anyone into well-researched space themes. Get ready to think like a general... but with satellites instead of tanks.

## FAQ
### Best player count?
Great at 2 (head-to-head) or 4 (2v2 teams), but 3 works with tweaks.

### Do I need astronomy knowledge?
Nope! It teaches basic orbital mechanics as you play.

### How long does it take?
From 30min (quick scenarios) to 90min (complex missions).

### Is it luck-based?
Dice add chaos, but 80% is pure tactical planning.

### Good for teens?
Yes! Perfect for ages 14+, especially if they dig science or sci-fi warfare.