
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Stars of Ilumeïa: Promokarten-Set – Orientierung
- 1–4 players
- 2026

2026
Rules assistance for Stars of Ilumeïa
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Stars of Ilumeïa is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Christian Peter Schäfer-Scheidtweiler and Stefan Scheidtweiler and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and Action Points.
In Stars of Ilumeïa, players compete to become the most powerful god in a distant galaxy. To do so, they must win the favour of the many civilisations and fulfil their prophecies. The players collect star cards and assemble them into constellations according to certain placement rules. For this, they receive victory points or other bonuses from the civilisations. On the star cards, not only the number and position of the stars must be considered, but also other characteristics such as comets, symmetry, flaming stars and much more. New star cards can be acquired from a display. Particularly large constellations score a lot of points, but it can also be advisable to quickly create many small constellations. It is also important to remember to generate additional divine energy with certain constellations, which enables more actions per turn. If a constellation has special characteristics, energy cubes can be used to claim particularly strong bonuses from some civilisations, but the amount of available energy is limited. —description from the publisher
Stars of Ilumeïa 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 Stars of Ilumeïa is 60–120 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 Stars of Ilumeïa 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.
Stars of Ilumeïa has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Stars of Ilumeïa belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and Action Points. 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 Stars of Ilumeïa are: Christian Peter Schäfer-Scheidtweiler and Stefan Scheidtweiler. 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 Stars of Ilumeïa 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.