Forbidden Stars 2015
Designed by Samuel Bailey, James Kniffen, Corey Konieczka
What it is
A heavy bluffing, fighting, science fiction game for 2-4 players (~120 min), built around area majority / influence, area movement, card play conflict resolution.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #158 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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How to play Forbidden Stars
Forbidden Stars is a heavy game (rated 3.8 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 120 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's a Bluffing, Fighting and Science Fiction game where the core of play revolves around Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement and Card Play Conflict Resolution. A heavy bluffing, fighting, science fiction game for 2-4 players (~120 min), built around area majority / influence, area movement, card play conflict resolution. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #158 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Forbidden Stars
How many players is Forbidden Stars?
Forbidden Stars plays with 2–4 players.
Does Forbidden Stars work with 2 players?
Yes — Forbidden Stars plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Forbidden Stars take to play?
About 120 minutes per game.
Is Forbidden Stars hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.8 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Forbidden Stars for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
Is Forbidden Stars beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 3.8/5 — so Forbidden Stars leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Forbidden Stars?
Forbidden Stars is a Bluffing, Fighting, Science Fiction game, built on Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Card Play Conflict Resolution.
Where to buy Forbidden Stars
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