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Universal Rule

Universal Rule 2017

Design Chip Beauvais Art Sara Beauvais , Jason Washburn , Fabrice Weiss Publisher Button Shy
6.7 /10
BGG rating
#10794
BGG rank
2.4
Weight
3–5
Players
4
Best at
30–45
Minutes
8
Age
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Expansions & Promos

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Universal Rule: Solo AI #1 2020 Universal Rule: Attack! Attack! 2017 Universal Rule: Character Pack #1 2017 Universal Rule: Duplicity 2017 Universal Rule: Edge of War 2017 Universal Rule: Magnitude 2017 Universal Rule: The Void 2017

About the Game

Deep in the Pocket Universe, the balance of power is shifting. Seventeen newly discovered planets are being colonized and tapped for crucial resources. Shifting alliances and stacks of galactic credits influence battles for control. Can you claim universal rule in this 4x wallet game from Button Shy?

In Universal Rule, players battle for control of the universe in this pocket-sized 4X style game. You can colonize new planets, explore new areas on those planets, gain credits based off of the resources that the planet produces, or attempt to destroy other planets that threaten your existence. Other players can follow, but at a cost. The first player to show their true dominance through victory points wins the game.

Edge:

Offensive Edge

Planets:

Kraan Sautera Uagan [Prime] Uagan [Mezzo] Uagan [Terminal] Pulse-Sphere Yer-Froom Cheroa Quysin Agiland Shreno Delling Nevenell Dezzerek Erebiyon Wim Star Lyzin

Released in the January 2017 Board Game of the Month Club $20+ package.

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Categories
Card Game Print & Play Science Fiction Space Exploration
Mechanics
Hand Management
Family
Universal Rule
Also known as
Universal Rule: L'Universo Tascabile
BGG ratings
176 · geek rating 5.58
BGG data
refreshed Sep 7, 2026

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