
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,942
- BGG rating
- 5.8
TOKYO COIN LAUNDRY
- 1–6 players
- 5–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019

2009
Rules assistance for Asrus
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Asrus is a board game released in 2009 for 3–10 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Galgimuri and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and Simultaneous Action Selection.
ASRUS is the first game from the new Korean game publisher Piece Craft Games. It is a light filler where players play number cards to be the closest to the target number without being the same distance away as any other players. Points are awarded based on the difference between the winning card and the target card. From the game box: ASRUS is an acronym for Astro Ludus, which means 'Game of the Stars'. In the vast universe players make own way toward the star. To approach the star as close as possible, each player should predict other's strategy, make own strategy, and show each strategy at the same time. Just fall into the world of ASRUS there is the coexistence of the beauty of stars and the fierce psychological warfare! Simple rules, cute characters, and glass stones twinkling like stars will enhance the enjoyment of hte game. In addtion, the skill of calculation and memory can be developed. Strategy, prediction, and chance will lead you to a victory. Contents: 77 cards 100 glass stones in 3 colors 1 portable pouch 1 rule booklet in English
Asrus supports 3–10 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Asrus is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Asrus for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Asrus has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Asrus belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Number. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and Simultaneous Action Selection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Asrus are: Galgimuri. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Asrus as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.