Master of Orion: Ad Astra
Six alien races, eight rounds, one galaxy and a tech draft every time.
Who it's for
4X veterans who want an empire-building afternoon with real tech-path divergence and don't flinch at a long teach.
Not for you if…
Your group's ceiling is two hours, or you'd rather not have dice decide a fleet battle you planned for an hour.
Vibe's take
Grand and demanding – the draft forces hard commitments early, then you spend hours proving the commitment was right.
About this game
A full-weight 4X of galactic conquest where every round opens with a technology draft, so your empire's shape is decided by which cards you were willing to take before your rivals could.
Get it
By the numbers
Players
Duration
120–240 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
4.0 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
5.5/10
Rank #16,073
48 ratings
Published
2026
Language
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