ORBIT

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Get ready for the ultimate space race in ORBIT, a game of interstellar tourism where you'll compete to visit all the planets in the Silo System and return to your starting point first. Designed by renowned game designer Reiner Knizia, this 2025 release is the third and final installment in the Cosmic Silos Trilogy. In ORBIT, 2 to 4 players take on the role of space travelers, navigating through a vast galaxy, leveraging orbital paths, hyper jump portals, and hyperspace to outmaneuver their opponents. With a playtime of just 30 to 60 minutes, this game is perfect for a fun and thrilling evening with friends. The game rules are incredibly simple, making it easy to dive right in, but don't be fooled - the possibilities are endless, and strategy is key to emerging victorious. On each turn, players play a card, activate its actions, and then draw back up to their hand size, allowing for a combination of movements, energy collection, and planet manipulation. As players navigate the map, they can dock on planets and ride their orbital paths, traverse the map quickly, and even reverse the direction of a planet's orbit. But beware - your opponents will stop at nothing to sabotage your progress, so being flexible and adaptable is crucial to success. Upgrading your ship at space stations and planets can also give you a crucial edge, allowing you to increase your hand size and energy storage capacity. With a randomized set-up across two unique game boards, no two games are ever the same, and the inclusion of variants such as solo mode, four-player partnership mode, and a stationary planet ensures that there's always a new challenge to overcome. The game also features additional tactical resources like fuel depots, hyper jump portals, and hyper acceleration cannons, which can be used to gain an advantage. And for those looking to take their game to the next level, the Nebular Expansion adds three exciting modules to the game, including navigation tokens, hyper accelerator engines, and artificial nebulas. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking for a fun and exciting experience, ORBIT is the perfect choice for anyone looking to explore the galaxy and outrun their opponents.