AstroNavigators

AstroNavigators is a board game simulating the celestial mechanics within a space race themed worker placement game. During the first (astronomer) part of the game, players will be travelling across the Earth in order to complete celestial observations. This way, navigation knowledge (NK) is gathered for the space race endgame. The second (astronaut) part will use knowledge points to tackle technical and navigational obstacles. By efficiently using the on-board lunar telescope, sextant and gyroscope, players will push their luck with their newly acquired and cunning abilities. As an astronomer, players will explore different cultural settings and discover anthropological links with astronomy.

You need to anticipate moves of other players and take the necessary, yet minimal, risk at the right time! The first able to master all the spaceflight techniques to the Moon and back is likely to become the winner of the game!

There are 3 game modes:

1. First and Fast
We recommend you to learn and play your first game with this module. Especially, if you are new to the theme and a casual board gamer. It only takes about 11 pages to learn and only concentrates on the core game mechanics.

Winner of the game: first landing on the Moon

2. Constellation
We recommend you to play this module as your next step after the First and Fast, or when you are not new to the theme and a frequent board gamer. It takes an additional 12 pages of game rules. It will be a fuller game experience, because all the abilities and most of the hidden agendas are incorporated in the game.

Winner of the game: having the most reputation points

3. Solar System
We recommend you to only play this module if you have played a previous module before and are confident to cover all the aspects of the 3 modules. Requires 7 additional pages to read.

Winner of the game: having the most reputation points