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Aster

Aster

2026·Robert Gelb

2 - 3 players
15 - 30 min

From BoardGameGeek

An ancient game of cosmic skysails and stellar influence, gifted to our ancestors by ancient travellers who sailed the stars on streams of sunlight. Played on a circular seed of life board, Aster is an abstract strategy game where players take turns building castras (defenses), moving ships along circular streams, planning attacks, and securing places to lay aster petal pieces. -description from the designer

Aster

Which Aster video should I watch?

Aster has 3 videos from 3 creators: 1 review and 2 other videos. They date from March to October 2026.

If you like it, try Barbarian Kingdoms, AracKhan Wars: Rise of the Grey Order, Toy Battle or Mexica, which share several of its mechanics.

All videos

Aster – Abstract Space Strategy with Solar Sails | Airecon 2026Interview5:23

Aster – Abstract Space Strategy with Solar Sails | Airecon 2026

The Offline Gamer (TOGCast)

The Offline Gamer (TOGCast)

Aster: An ancient space strategy game for 2 or 3 players3:47

Aster: An ancient space strategy game for 2 or 3 players

Midnight Trading Co.

Midnight Trading Co.

Aster - Kickstarter PreviewReview7:55

Aster - Kickstarter Preview

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1 video of this game
Midnight Trading Co.
Midnight Trading Co.
1 video of this game
The Offline Gamer (TOGCast)
The Offline Gamer (TOGCast)
1 video of this game

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About Aster

From BoardGameGeek:

An ancient game of cosmic skysails and stellar influence, gifted to our ancestors by ancient travellers who sailed the stars on streams of sunlight. Played on a circular seed of life board, Aster is an abstract strategy game where players take turns building castras (defenses), moving ships along circular streams, planning attacks, and securing places to lay aster petal pieces. -description from the designer

Designer

Robert Gelb

Publisher

Midnight Trading Co.

Categories

Abstract StrategyScience FictionSpace ExplorationTerritory Building

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceArea MovementZone of Control
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