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Uncharted Stars
2023
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- 1–99 players
- 25–100 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.7/5
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Uncharted Stars is a board game released in 2023 for 1–99 players, 25–100 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Scott Almes and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Paper-and-Pencil.
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About the game
Uncharted Stars is a print-and-play roll-and-write game that is playable for 1 to an infinite amount of players. The game is played over 18 rounds, with each round called a Star Calendar Day. Each player takes on the role of a captain of a small spaceship, and has 18 Star Calendar Days to explore as much of the galaxy as they can. Throughout the game, players will hire crew, visit planets, defeat enemy ships, fly through asteroid fields, and upgrade their ship. The winner is the player who has most successfully explored the galaxy and hired the best crew. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Uncharted Stars supports 1–99 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 Uncharted Stars is 25–100 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 Uncharted Stars 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.
Uncharted Stars has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Uncharted Stars belongs to these categories: Print & Play and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Uncharted Stars are: Scott Almes. 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 Uncharted Stars 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.