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The Beat: Rockstars of the Galaxy
2026
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The Beat: Rockstars of the Galaxy is a board game released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Christian Kudahl and Morten Blaabjerg and its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Communication Limits.
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About the game
The Beat: Rockstars of the Galaxy is a cooperative limited communication and hand-management game for 2–4 players where you play as an up and coming Alien band and tour the most legendary venues in the galaxy. By playing card you work together to build the perfect setlist. Every song can end ON POINT, LOUD, or as a FAIL. Communication is limited, so success depends on reading your bandmates, managing your hand and trusting each other's instincts. Every of its 26 venues introduces a new rule that changes how the game is played. No two venues play alike and mastering each one is the key to completing the interstellar tour. Event Cards add even more variety, ensuring that no two performances ever unfold the same way. Can your band perform, adapt and improvise to conquer the greatest stages and become the Rockstars of the Galaxy? —description from the publisher
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Editions
- The Beat: Rockstars of the GalaxyENNerdlab Games2026
- The Beat: Rockstars of the GalaxyDENerdlab Games2026
Designers
Artists
- Daniel Caballero
Publishers
- Nerdlab Games
Questions and answers
The Beat: Rockstars of the Galaxy supports 2–4 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 The Beat: Rockstars of the Galaxy is 10–20 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 The Beat: Rockstars of the Galaxy for ages 8 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.
The Beat: Rockstars of the Galaxy has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
The Beat: Rockstars of the Galaxy belongs to these categories: Card Game, Music, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Communication Limits. 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 The Beat: Rockstars of the Galaxy are: Christian Kudahl and Morten Blaabjerg. 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 The Beat: Rockstars of the Galaxy 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.