Observatory (2025)

Overview

The night sky is home to 88 constellations, each offering a unique celestial pattern. Within these constellations, asterisms—additional star groupings—emerge, creating even more fascinating formations. In this family-friendly roll-and-write game, you and your fellow astral cartographers will work together to chart the heavens. On each turn, the active player rolls all the dice. Using the larger dice, the active player will plot a star on their grid, while all players—including the active player—select two numbers from the three smaller dice to determine their chart coordinates and one number for their research value. Each Constellation and Asterism card has its own distinct mapping pattern that you must replicate on your grid. As you complete these patterns, you'll earn victory points and unlock special bonuses to enhance your progress. In the research phase, you’ll use one die per turn to advance your equipment and funding, vital for further success in your exploration of the stars. The game progresses in rounds, with the number of rounds determined by the number of players. Final scoring is based on the constellations and asterisms you’ve completed, along with any funding you’ve secured through your research advancements. Explore the stars, chart the constellations, and uncover the secrets of the night sky!