- BGG rank
- BGG #25,792
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Life Style
- 3–6 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 1989
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,570
- BGG rating
- 4.6
Astrotime
1990
Rules assistance for Astrotime
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 60 min
- 18+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Astrotime
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Astrotime is a board game released in 1990 for 3–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Christian Raffeiner and Helmut Walch.
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About the game
A game of psychology, where you have to know yourself. There's an astrological moment in the game, which you might completely ignore. You start the game by preparing your personal game tablet by taking the card with your zodiac. You place 10 red dots according to this card and add 4 other red dots on characterics which you think suits yourself. Then there is 12 turns (one for each sign in the Zodiac), where 3 cards (2 cards if 3-4 players) are drawn and put in the middle of the board. You choose which of the cards suits your personality best. After all choosing is done, all put their chosen card into their personal game tablet and if you have at least five dots and has the most on the chosen card, you'll get points. These points should be spread in as many areas as possible, to get the most points.
Questions and answers
Astrotime supports 3–6 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 Astrotime is 60 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 Astrotime for ages 18 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.
Astrotime has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Astrotime belongs to these categories: Party Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Astrotime and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Astrotime are: Christian Raffeiner and Helmut Walch. 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 Astrotime 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.