# The Stars Are Right

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2008
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #5349
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.43 / 5
- **Designers**: Klaus Westerhoff
- **Artists**: François Launet
- **Publishers**: Black Monk, Pegasus Spiele, Steve Jackson Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Horror, Puzzle
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Modular Board, Pattern Building, Pattern Recognition, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Lovecraft fans and strategic puzzle lovers, this is your game! An addictive mix of pattern recognition and cosmic horror.Immersive Lovecraftian themeCreative board manipulation mechanicsGorgeous Goomi artworkSatisfying power escalationCan feel abstract for someLimited replayability after many playsFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
In *The Stars Are Right*, you play as a cultist trying to bring creatures from the Cthulhu Mythos into reality. Start by summoning ghouls and minor entities, which help manipulate the night sky represented by a 5x5 grid. Each creature card allows actions like flipping tiles, pushing rows, or swapping neighboring objects to create the right patterns for more powerful invocations. As you progress, you unlock Servitors capable of chaining actions together, rearranging the entire grid to your whims. The goal? Align the stars to summon a Great Old One and win! Points are earned by summoning creatures, with stronger ones requiring more complex patterns. The game blends strategy, pattern recognition, and an immersive Lovecraftian theme, all featuring artwork by the renowned François 'Goomi' Launet. Get ready to bend reality to your will — just don’t lose your sanity in the process.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 players, but it works great with 2 or 3.

### How long does a game take?
Around 60 minutes, but it can vary depending on rule familiarity.

### Is it hard to learn?
Moderate learning curve — the mechanics are simple, but recognizing strategic patterns takes some practice.

### Are expansions needed?
No, the base game is complete, but hardcore fans might want more creature variety.

### Who is it for?
Fans of thematic games with abstract challenges, Lovecraft enthusiasts, or strategic card game lovers.

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