Foundation
Isaac Asimov
A board game by Mirko Bazzoli
2 - 5 Players 80 - 120 minutes Medium
Area Movement, Contracts, Deck Construction, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Income, Narrative Choice / Paragraph, Set Collection, Tags, Variable Set-up
Civilization, Novel-based, Science Fiction, Space Exploration
Friends and Communities with Foundation
Description
Ever dreamed of steering humanity through the epic rise and fall of a galactic empire? In Foundation: Isaac Asimov you and up to four friends become power‑hungry traders, scholars, and politicians, each trying to out‑maneuver the others in a sprawling sci‑fi civilization where every decision ripples across the cosmos. Designed by Mirko Bazzoli, the game mixes slick area movement with hand‑management and deck‑building, letting you draft contracts, collect sets of tags, and shape a personal narrative that feels straight out of Asimov’s books. The variable set‑up means no two games look alike, and the end‑game bonuses keep you guessing which path will net the biggest payoff. With a playtime of roughly 80‑120 minutes and “normal” rule complexity, seasoned board gamers will pick it up fast and dive into the drama of space exploration, empire building, and the ever‑tempting lure of secret agendas. Ready to write your own chapter of the Foundation saga?
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