Solarquest (1985)

About this game

Players command a spaceship around the solar system in an attempt to land on and purchase moons and planets in this game similar to Monopoly. Players must also be aware of their fuel, as certain maneuvers cost fuel, while others are free. Rent is charged when opponents land on your property, and players are eliminated by bankruptcy, being stranded, or blown to bits in a laser battle.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 1.8/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.