
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,526
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Impulse
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2013

2015
Rules assistance for Supernova: A New Exodus
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Supernova: A New Exodus is a board game released in 2015 for 2 players, 25–35 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Rafael M. Verri and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Area Movement.
After several years of study and development, finally the human race obtained the technology needed to explore the planet Mars — and in its first space travel found another form of life that's both intelligent and hostile. After this episode, the Earth came to be seen as a threat to the aliens, who formulated a plan to invade the Earth and destroy the race of men. In this space conflict comes a new threat: the sun starts to become a supernova, is the prelude of its explosion and destruction of all forms of life around. However, humans and aliens have a distinct and unique technology which if achieved will able the exodus of the dominant species in the solar system, saving the lives of imminent destruction. Supernova: A New Exodus revolves around the conflict between the two races, Humans and Martians, who fought for the sovereignty and technological knowledge space, all before the sun would become just a memory. The players struggle for control of special areas in the space between Earth and Mars, playing power and action cards. Whoever get more force in the areas will gain victory points. At the end of the game the one with the most victory points wins.
Supernova: A New Exodus supports 2 players 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 Supernova: A New Exodus is 25–35 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 Supernova: A New Exodus 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.
Supernova: A New Exodus 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.
Supernova: A New Exodus belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Area Movement. 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 Supernova: A New Exodus are: Rafael M. Verri. 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 Supernova: A New Exodus 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.