A star-tile placement game where matching types light up the map.
Who it's for
Fans of light-to-medium tile-placement games who enjoy a calm puzzle with just enough competition to stay sharp.
Not for you if…
You want heavy space strategy or theme depth - NOVA's space dressing is light, and the core game is an abstract placement puzzle.
Vibe's take
Calm but competitive - each placement is a small puzzle of matching types and open spots, with occasional tension over who gets the last good tile.
NOVA has players relight a faded star map by laying star tiles so that matching types touch, scoring points for connections and cashing in on bonus spots scattered across the board. Watch your opponents' options as closely as your own - the best placements often disappear fast.
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Players
Duration
30–45 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
2.0 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
5.5/10
Rank #22,157
47 ratings
Published
2017