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Canasta Caliente
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Infinity
1974
Rules assistance for Infinity
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Infinity
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Infinity is a board game released in 1974 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Phil Orbanes Sr. and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Tile Placement.
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About the game
Another of the classic Euro-style games published in the mid-70's by Gamut of Games. The Second Edition lists Sid Sackson as a creative consultant to Phil Orbanes, author of Cartel and Trumpet. A unique board, showing four arms of a galaxy spiraling out from an infinity center (which is the end of game mechanism), plus 144 miniature full color tiles for space, life and time. The second edition included a long box and a "simulated leather bound" 1-piece bi-fold game board. Each player collects tiles and builds planets and moons, then a full civilization in miniature full color tiles along his/her arm of the galaxy. Playing more tiles from the hand earns scoring points. Black Holes and Disasters to thwart opponents, and a unique tile-drawing mechanism for building your universe are also featured.
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Questions and answers
Infinity 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 Infinity 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 Infinity 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.
Infinity has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Infinity belongs to these categories: Science Fiction and Civilization. Its main mechanics are Set Collection 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 Infinity are: Phil Orbanes Sr.. 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 Infinity 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.