Abstract Strategy · Ancient

Stella Nova: Journey of the Magi

Stella Nova: Journey of the Magi is a race to see which of the wise men (magi), who have seen a new star (stella nova), can be the first to safely reach the Christ child in Bethlehem with the three gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

3–6 players90 minages 8light difficulty

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What is Stella Nova: Journey of the Magi

Magi ride camels along the caravan trails from the Far East to Bethlehem. Each roll represents one day in the journey. Magi must carry enough food and water (Supply Cards) to get to the next city or oasis. For each daily roll, the magi must turn in a Supply Card. If the magi run out of supply cards on the trail, then they must go back and replenish their supplies.

The magi must overcome hazards on the dangerous caravan trails as they cross over mountains and through deserts, such as: blinding sand storms, attacks by robber bands, fog and clouds that obscure the guiding star, and hidden assassin spies. These obstacles can be overcome with the right cards: Tent Cards for sand storms, Weapons Cards for robbers, Compass Cards for fog, and Secret Code Cards for spies. These Equipment Cards can be obtained at different cities on the trails in the North-- if one can answer a trivia question. The player can choose from two types of questions: History & Geography, or Biblical Scriptures. Young children can play without having to answer the questions.

So as well as a Race Game, Stella Nova is a Strategy Game where players must decide which is the most efficient path to take, and what resources and equipment to keep and what to leave behind.

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