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Nebula
2023
Rules assistance for Nebula
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- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
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Nebula is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Bernardo Vásquez and Cristian Bustos and its main mechanics are Track Movement, Variable Set-up, and End Game Bonuses.
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About the game
It is said that for every person who has inhabited the Earth, there is more than one shining star in the universe... In Nebula you will have to collect stars to position them in your galaxy. Stars come in various stages, from red giants to white dwarfs, which you can get from star clusters. You can get stars by investing Time or going to Chaos. Then you must position them in some orbit and constellation respecting the law of gravity. Finally, there will be objectives, both personal and shared, that can reward you, and also some stars without glow that will remind us that death is part of stellar life. Give life to your Galaxy and find harmony within your constellations. The stories that will be invented while you watch them will last over time... —description from the publisher (translated) Se dice que por cada persona que ha habitado la Tierra, hay más de una estrella que brilla en el universo... En Nebula deberás recolectar estrellas para posicionarlas en tu galaxia. Las estrellas se presentan en diversas etapas, desde gigantes rojas hasta enanas blancas, las cuales podrás conseguir desde los cúmulos estelares. Podrás obtener estrellas invirtiendo Tiempo o acudiendo al Caos. Luego deberás posicionarlas en alguna orbita y constelación respetando la ley de gravedad. Finalmente, habrán objetivos, tanto personales como compartidos, que podrán recompensarte, y también algunas estrellas sin resplandor que nos harán recordar que la muerte es parte de la vida estelar. Dale vida a tu Galaxia y encuentra la armonía dentro de tus constelaciones. Las historias que se inventarán mientras las observas perdurarán en el tiempo... —description from the publisher
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- MINDOK
- Fractal Juegos
- Evrikus
- Wonderbow Games
Questions and answers
Nebula 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 Nebula is 30–45 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 Nebula for ages 8 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.
Nebula 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.
Nebula belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Track Movement, Variable Set-up, and End Game Bonuses. 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 Nebula are: Bernardo Vásquez and Cristian Bustos. 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 Nebula 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.