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Terminus
2024
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- 1–5 players
- 90–180 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.8/5
For 1 player
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Terminus is a board game released in 2024 for 1–5 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Earl Aspiras and Tom Volpe and its main mechanics are Income, Point to Point Movement, and Variable Set-up.
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About the game
Your transit company has been hired to construct subway tunnels and stops, connecting the districts of the city. Will your project stay on track, or will it go off the rails? Terminus is a resource management and subway development game for 1 - 5 players, featuring a rondel and variable marketplace. During the game, players will circle the city taking actions to: -Purchase developments, upgrades, and materials -Lobby Projects and Agendas -And build stops and rails for their subway lines While the economy shifts and resources become more scarce, players must try to outwit each other and earn prestige by fulfilling public project objectives and their own private agendas. The player who's earned the most prestige wins the game! —description from the publisher
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- Matagot
- Maldito Games
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Questions and answers
Terminus supports 1–5 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 Terminus is 90–180 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 Terminus for ages 14 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.
Terminus has a complexity rating of 3.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Terminus belongs to these categories: Economic, Trains, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Income, Point to Point Movement, and Variable Set-up. 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 Terminus are: Earl Aspiras and Tom Volpe. 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 Terminus 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.