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Efemeris: Solstice
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Efemeris
2018
Rules assistance for Efemeris
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Efemeris
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Efemeris is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 30–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Sergio Matsumoto and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
Efemeris is a fabulous adventure that carries you away to explore the firmament aboard French, English and Spanish navy vessels. Maneuver through the skies using stellar winds, to be the first Nation to dominate the trade routes by opening the safest courses to your territories. Efemeris has 2 game modes: a highly competitive duel mode and cooperative team mode. Play as a fleet commander and use strategy to conquer 5 planets that will ensure the hegemony of your Nation. Choose your captains for their unique skill, and watch over the recruitment of their crew. Explore the canopy of heavens and collect the resources needed for your business. Destroy mercilessly enemy vessels that dare to confront your fleet. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- DTDA Games
Questions and answers
Efemeris supports 2–4 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 Efemeris is 30–40 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 Efemeris for ages 10 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.
Efemeris has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Efemeris belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Abstract Strategy, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement. 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 Efemeris are: Sergio Matsumoto. 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 Efemeris 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.