Solaris (2017)

About this game

Description from the publisher: Space stations equipped with high-performance solar panels called Solaris circle red giants and send the generated energy directly to Earth using new laser and wormhole technology. In the science-fiction space game Solaris, players try to solar mine the suns of other galaxies. Solaris is a strategy game with many tactical choices won by the player who manages the tight resources the best.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 3 to 5.
• Rules load. At 3.1/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.