Master of Orion: Ad Astra is an immersive 4X game for 2-4 players, where you command one of six distinct, spacefaring civilizations. As the leader, you’ll manage your population, drive technological breakthroughs, and build essential infrastructure to propel your empire across the stars. Engage in espionage to thwart rival progress, or, if diplomacy falters, rally your forces for battle. Ultimately, the galaxy is yours to conquer—by strategy or by force.
Each round begins with a strategic technology card draft that shapes your empire’s development. An exploration-heavy approach uncovers and secures valuable planets across the cosmos, while a more focused strategy builds robust defenses and infrastructure in select systems. Adapting to shifting objectives remains essential as players compete for dominance, and victory will belong to the player with the highest tally of victory points.