
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,726
- BGG rating
- 7.3
The Spirit of Eden
- 1 player
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2022

2021
Rules assistance for Black Hole: Kyrum
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Black Hole: Kyrum is a board game released in 2021 for 1 player, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ÿøssef Fårhi and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
Black Hole is a dice and card game in Print and Play format. Past, present, future, prepare to travel through time and space. Explore the planets of Kyrum and attempt to piece together the history of Jaakub the explorer. During a game, you will have to achieve a number of objectives, while keeping an eye on your resources. Explore the "planet" cards to find different items that will help you in your task. —description from the publisher (translated) Black Hole est un jeu de dés et de cartes au format Print and Play. Passé, présent, futur, préparez vous à voyager à travers le temps et l'espace. Explorez les planètes de Kyrum et tentez de reconstituer l'histoire de Jaakub l'explorateur. Lors d'une partie, vous devrez atteindre un certain nombre d'objectifs, tout en gardant un œil sur vos ressources. Explorez les cartes "Planète" afin de trouver différents éléments qui vous aideront dans votre tâche. —description from the publisher
Black Hole: Kyrum supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Black Hole: Kyrum is 20–30 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 Black Hole: Kyrum for ages 12 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.
Black Hole: Kyrum has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Black Hole: Kyrum belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 Black Hole: Kyrum are: Ÿøssef Fårhi. 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 Black Hole: Kyrum 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.