
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,639
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Viceroy
- 1–4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2014

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Space Explorers: Age of Ambition is an expansion for Space Explorers released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Yuri Zhuravljov and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Open Drafting.
In the Age of Ambition expansion, you discover new frontiers of the Golden Era of Astronautics. Defend the interests of your Space Power. Enlist the support of influential politicians, powerful military leaders, and renowned scientists. Overcome crises and reach your strategic goals. Launch cutting-edge spacecraft and achieve breakthroughs in research. Manage it all using your own unique talents to carry out the most daring plans. The glorious history of space exploration unfolds over the 7 separate Modules. You add them to the game in any combination, using up to 3 Modules at a time. Each Module perfectly fits the others and creates new gaming experiences. Solo rulebook is also included and is compatible with the new modules.
Space Explorers: Age of Ambition 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 Space Explorers: Age of Ambition is 20–40 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 Space Explorers: Age of Ambition 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.
Space Explorers: Age of Ambition has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Space Explorers: Age of Ambition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game, 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 Space Explorers: Age of Ambition are: Yuri Zhuravljov. 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 Space Explorers: Age of Ambition as an expansion for Space Explorers. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Space Explorers to use it. Check that your edition of Space Explorers is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.