- BGG rank
- BGG #2,290
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Pax Transhumanity
2019
Rules assistance for Pax Transhumanity
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–150 min
- 12+
- Complexity 4.4/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Pax Transhumanity
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Pax Transhumanity is a board game released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 60–150 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Matt Eklund and its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition, Hidden Victory Points, and Sudden Death Ending.
About the game
We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims. – R. Buckminster Fuller— What if the future is non-dystopian? No pandemic, zombies, or post-apocalyptic rubble? Imagine instead a future in which humanity explores the fringes of the achievable, in which scientists and technocrats rewrite the human condition by expanding into new spheres — the developing world, the cloud, and space. Win by solving humanitarian problems, demolishing societal and technological barriers, and guiding human progress towards a future of your design.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Sierra Madre Games
- Ion Game Design
Questions and answers
Pax Transhumanity supports 1–4 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 Pax Transhumanity is 60–150 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 Pax Transhumanity 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.
Pax Transhumanity has a complexity rating of 4.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Pax Transhumanity belongs to these categories: Economic, Science Fiction, and Industry / Manufacturing. Its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition, Hidden Victory Points, and Sudden Death Ending. 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 Pax Transhumanity are: Matt Eklund. 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 Pax Transhumanity 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.