Solenia
- Designer Sébastien Dujardin
- Publisher Pearl Games , asmodee , Happy Baobab , Hobby Japan , Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Illustration Vincent Dutrait
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Solenia, you navigate a world split into perpetual day and night hemispheres, delivering essential resources like gems, wood, and wheat. Each round, players place cards onto a 5x5 board to collect resources or fulfill delivery orders. Cards must be placed adjacent to the central airship or your existing cards. A unique board rotation changes day to night, influencing the strategic flow and requiring adaptive planning.
Who Is This Game For?
Solenia suits gamers with some experience, including families with children aged 10 and up. With a playtime around 45 minutes, it fits well into a game night with moderate complexity. Familiarity with hand management and modular boards helps but isn’t required as rules remain accessible.
How It Works
Each round, players play a card from their hand onto an empty spot on the modular 5x5 board. You choose to place on a production island to gain resources based on the card’s value or on a city to deliver required goods. Cards must be adjacent to the airship or your other cards. Playing a zero-value card moves the airship and flips a strip of the board, switching day and night sides and redistributing resources. This blends hand management, pick-up and deliver, and bias mechanics.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Sébastien Dujardin, Solenia was nominated for the prestigious 2019 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année award. It uniquely combines a modular board with a day-night flip mechanic set in a floating island fantasy world. Its inclusion in the Solitaire Games family means it supports solo play, adding versatility.
Awards
2019
2019
- 2019 Swiss Gamers Award Kids — Nominated
Pro
- Includes solo mode for single players
- Modular board with day-night flip adds variety
- Combines hand management and pick-up and deliver
- Nominated for As d'Or 2019
Contra
- Medium complexity may challenge younger families
- 45-minute playtime requires some patience
- Some learning curve for modular board mechanics
Setting & Atmosphäre
Solenia’s setting is a small planet with floating islands, where the northern hemisphere is permanently night and the southern hemisphere always day. This fantasy world shapes the game’s theme and day-night flip mechanic.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on understanding the day and night sides of the board and placing your cards efficiently.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Solenia includes a solo mode and supports 1 to 4 players.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 45 minutes, suitable for moderate complexity.
What prior experience do I need?
Some familiarity with hand management and modular boards helps but isn’t mandatory.
How does this compare to similar games?
Solenia uniquely blends modular board setup with a day-night flip mechanic and hand management.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, from age 10 up, best for families with some gaming experience due to medium complexity.
What mechanic makes it special?
The modular board with a day-night flip is its standout feature.
Fazit
Solenia is a solid choice for players seeking a medium-complexity fantasy card game with innovative mechanics. The mix of resource management and modular board dynamics offers variety. It’s less suited for very young children or those preferring shorter, simpler games.
