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Xenofera
2017
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- 2–5 players
- 60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
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Xenofera is a board game released in 2017 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Liz Gattra and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
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About the game
Description from the designer: Xenofera is a strategic card game where players compete to build the most valuable collection of xenofera, alien creatures, from across the galaxy. The game supports 2 -5 players with a play time of 30-75 mins or roughly 15 mins per player. Background: Once a decade, the Royal Society of Xenofera Huntsmen sponsors a Galactic hunt. It's members compete to assemble the most magnificent collections of xenofera, alien creatures, from around the galaxy. Points are awarded based on the appeal of the creatures in their collection. You have been hired by one of the members to lead their expedition. They have supplied you with a ship, but you will need to recruit your own crew, build cages, and finally capture creatures. The more appealing the better, though they have requested you obtain a certain collection that the member thinks will give them an advantage in the hunt. To win, you will need to compete with other huntsmen for crew members and creatures. And no leader is above sabotaging other expeditions to win. So you will need to be vigilant and cunning if you are to capture the best collection and become the greatest hunter in the galaxy. Objective: To win you will need to create the highest scoring collection of creatures. Scores are based on Reward system: Points are earned per creature, with each creature having a unique value. Points are also earned by completing specific collections of creatures. Each player will have their own, hidden, collection(s) that they are attempting to complete. Points are lost when collections are not completed. Points can also be lost when a player has certain crew members in their crew at the end of the game.
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Questions and answers
Xenofera supports 2–5 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 Xenofera is 60 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 Xenofera 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.
Xenofera 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.
Xenofera belongs to these categories: Card Game and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection. 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 Xenofera are: Liz Gattra. 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 Xenofera 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.