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Solaris
2017
Rules assistance for Solaris
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–5 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.1/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Solaris
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Solaris is a board game released in 2017 for 3–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Brigitte Ditt and Wolfgang Ditt and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Turn Order: Stat-Based, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: Space stations equipped with high-performance solar panels called Solaris circle red giants and send the generated energy directly to Earth using new laser and wormhole technology. In the science-fiction space game Solaris, players try to solar mine the suns of other galaxies. Solaris is a strategy game with many tactical choices won by the player who manages the tight resources the best.
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- Queen Games
Questions and answers
Solaris supports 3–5 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 Solaris 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 Solaris 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.
Solaris has a complexity rating of 3.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Solaris belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Turn Order: Stat-Based, and Open Drafting. 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 Solaris are: Brigitte Ditt and Wolfgang Ditt. 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 Solaris 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.