We are about halfway through production, and while not much has changed, I want to share some details about the production process and the final retail prices. This blog serves as a final reminder to pre-order your copy, whether to be delivered to you, picked up in Belgium, or collected at our Spiel Booth in Essen this October. Although the pre-order price has increased since production began, it remains discounted compared to the retail price. The retail price is set at 65 E

PRODUCTION SHIPMENT SPIEL 2026 FUTURE PRODUCTION At the end of June, production miniatures were finalized and dispatched. The RPG Guild provided the following images prior to packaging and shipping. During the first three weeks of July, I was on a round trip vacation with my family in Switzerland. The boxes had to wait to be opened and were first checked this week. Upon examining five samples of each miniature box type, they all appeared to be of high quality and fit perfectl

Finalizing the Preproduction Copy Rulebook The rulebook is the backbone of any board game, introducing new game mechanics. The finalized version of the preproduction copy rulebook reflects months of careful revisions, feedback, and testing. Key improvements include: Clearer step-by-step instructions that reduce confusion. Consistent use of terminology with a structured table of contents. Background info to better understand game mechanic choices. Link to the Board Game Wizard

The Legacy of Apollo and Its Impact on Space Enthusiasts Apollo program logo (NASA) The Apollo program defined a generation’s imagination about space. It was the first time humans left Earth’s orbit and set foot on another world. For many, including myself, Apollo represents the pinnacle of human curiosity and courage. Although I was not alive during those missions, their stories and achievements have shaped my passion for astronomy. Apollo’s astronauts relied on precise navi

Hi Astronavigators, I hope you all enjoyed Christmas surrounded by warmth from friends and family! Progress Update on Miniatures and Game Box I want to keep you updated on our progress. A production sample of the miniatures will be delivered in January. After that, printing will commence, and the presale of the miniatures will end. This will lead to an increase in price to the intended sale price. The game box is set to be printed around March at the earliest. We will finaliz

Exciting News from Essen Spiel The world's largest board game convention, Essen Spiel, has showcased the incredible appeal of the AstroNavigators miniatures. After extensive discussions with miniature printing companies, we have fantastic news: you can now get your hands on the physical miniatures! We have discovered a way to offer premium, detailed miniatures from AstroNavigators while minimizing the heavy mold costs associated with mass production. I am collaborating with r

Spiel 2025 convention Exhausting ending Some luck is still on our side Pre-orders base game Printed miniatures pre-orders Sponsorship and T-shirts Rulebook process Quoting process Spiel 2025 convention Our experience in Essen was very good this time. Like at UKGE last time, but unlike our previous Essen presence, we had our own booth. We even brought a big battery for the pc + display and our own furniture: banners, reception desk, 8 chairs and 4 tables. Like wizardry, I mana

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Everyone who is following, wants to support this game and missed the start of the launch, we are LIVE since Thursday. The campaign will end on 3rd of July at 17H (GMT).

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Dear Astronavigator, At the current stage I am preparing quote lists for the new reward and add-on structure. I have understood that a...

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Before the end of the year and a month after my first GF attempt, I want to reach out and keep you up-to-date with my board game adventures!

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