
Flickering Stars
A game by Matt Leacock
2 - 4 Players 30 - 60 minutes Low
Flicking, Pick-up and Deliver, Variable Player Powers
Action / Dexterity, Science Fiction, Space Exploration
Description
In Flickering Stars, designed by the renowned Matt Leacock and released in 2025, you and your friends can transform your tabletop into a galaxy at your fingertips. This action-packed game is all about exploration, strategy, and a bit of luck as you take command of a powerful fleet, discover planets rich with resources, and battle it out with your spacefaring rivals in a quest to claim a piece of the stars. With easy-to-learn rules, Flickering Stars is perfect for 2 to 4 players looking for a thrilling experience that can be completed in just 30 to 60 minutes. As you dive into the game, you'll get to choose from two rival factions, the Children of Arha or the Terran Coalition, each with its own unique ships and abilities. The game mechanics are all about flicking, picking up, and delivering, which adds a fun dexterity element to the gameplay. With over one hundred custom-designed plastic pieces in the box, you'll feel like you're right in the middle of a space battle, navigating through the challenges of space exploration. Each faction comes with five ships that serve different functions, including launching projectiles, so you'll need to use your skills and strategy to outmaneuver your opponents. As you play through the three scenarios, you'll start with an evacuation drill to learn the basics, then move on to more complex objectives and ship additions. The final scenario brings everything together, adding refineries, outposts, and hubs to the mix, making for a truly epic space battle. With variable player powers and a healthy dose of luck, no two games of Flickering Stars are ever the same. So gather your friends, get ready to flick your ships across the table, and blast off into the unknown in this exciting game of space exploration and combat.
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