2026

Galaxy Idol

3–6 players 15–20 min Ages 8+ 0.0/5 complexity 0.0/10 rating

About this game

Step into the role of a talent manager in a dazzling interstellar entertainment industry! In Galaxy Idol, players compete to build the most successful idol agency by scouting talent, forming powerful combinations, and outplaying their rivals. Each round, players combine cards from their hand and the shared stage to create the strongest possible “performance”—inspired by classic poker-style combinations like straights and flushes. Reading the table and timing your moves is key to success. But it’s not just about your own hand. Send your managers to invest in other players’ performances, betting on who will succeed based on limited information. Predict correctly, and you’ll earn big rewards. Misjudge, and you’ll fall behind. With a blend of card strategy, betting, and player interaction, every round is filled with tension and clever mind games. At the end of the show, only one manager will rise to the top as the ultimate galaxy idol producer! A unique mix of poker mechanics and competitive management. —description from the publisher

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