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- BGG rating
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Moonstar
- 2–12 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 1981
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- BGG rating
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Corona
1974
Rules assistance for Corona
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- 2–10 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for Corona
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Corona is a board game released in 1974 for 2–10 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alex Randolph and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Corona is a puzzle-style game, with players trying to collect as many chips as possible. The game board shows a circuit course of 12 smaller circles. Before each round, the players distribute 6 pawns on the course. One player then rolls all 6 dice and turns over the timer. Players now assign the dice to the pawns and try to determine the highest score possible. The player announcing the highest number before the timer runs out performs his move. Each pawn moves, in clockwise order, the number of spaces shown on it assigned die and scores 1 point for each pawn on the space it ends its move. If the player managed to meet or exceed his/her predicted number, the player receives a chip from every other player; if not, the player gives a chip to each player and sits out the next round. The game ends after a player ends up without chips, with twice the original number of chips, or after a predefined number of turns or a set amount of time. Corona was published in the Ravensburger Casino Series. The introductionary (and a few other) variation(s) from Corona were republished as 'Moonstar' in 1981 (by Avalon Hill). Moonstar was rethemed as 'Harun' in 1984 (by Edition Perlhuhn). In 1993 Corona was republished and got a new variant included as 'Orbit' (by Franckh-Kosmos).
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Designers
Publishers
- Otto Maier Verlag
- KOSMOS
Questions and answers
Corona supports 2–10 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 Corona is 45 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 Corona 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.
Corona 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.
Corona belongs to these categories: Dice and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and 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 Corona are: Alex Randolph. 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 Corona 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.