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

Rules assistance for Space Explorers: Solo Rulebook & Tracker
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Space Explorers: Solo Rulebook & Tracker is an expansion for Space Explorers released in 2019 for 1 player, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Yuri Zhuravljov and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
This is a printed solo mode rulebook and punchboard tracker for the AI player in the game. It was included as a promo bonus for Kickstarter backers.
Space Explorers: Solo Rulebook & Tracker supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Space Explorers: Solo Rulebook & Tracker 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: Solo Rulebook & Tracker 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.
Space Explorers: Solo Rulebook & Tracker 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.
Space Explorers: Solo Rulebook & Tracker belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection 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: Solo Rulebook & Tracker 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: Solo Rulebook & Tracker 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.