Master of Orion: The Board Game
2–4 players • ages 12+ • MINDOK • 2016
- Publisher
- MINDOK · Cryptozoic Entertainment · Hobby World
- First published
- 2016
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Age
- 12+
How it plays
Master of Orion: The Board Game plays 2–4 players and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
Master of Orion: The Board Game was published in 2016 by MINDOK, serving as a tabletop adaptation of the iconic 1993 4X video game franchise. The game was designed by Scott Almes, who sought to distill the complex, expansive themes of space exploration, technological advancement, and galactic conquest into a condensed, engine-building card game experience that could be played in a single sitting.
The game features distinctive artwork that draws heavily from the aesthetic established by the 2016 video game reboot, emphasizing a polished, modern science-fiction look. Upon release, it was received as an accessible entry point for those interested in the grand strategy genre, praised for its focus on efficiency and resource management while successfully capturing the flavor of the original series' tech trees and planetary development.
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Master of Orion: The Board Game is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is Master of Orion: The Board Game for?
Master of Orion: The Board Game lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Master of Orion: The Board Game?
Master of Orion: The Board Game is published by MINDOK, Cryptozoic Entertainment and Hobby World. The catalog gives its publication year as 2016.
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