
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,524
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Antematter
- 3–6 players
- 45–120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2022

2024
Rules assistance for LUM42
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
LUM42 is a board game released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Vincent Joassin and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement, and Grid Movement.
Lum42 is a tactical confrontation game where the interaction between players is great. Collecting and transforming as much light as possible will be necessary to win the game. Quickly, you will have to try to counter the other players by choosing the right crew. A game of 2 to 4 players for games of about 90min.
LUM42 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 LUM42 is 60–120 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 LUM42 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.
LUM42 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.
LUM42 belongs to these categories: Exploration, Science Fiction, and Collectible Components. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement, and Grid Movement. 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 LUM42 are: Vincent Joassin. 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 LUM42 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.