Okay, so I finally got my hands on Vediic, and let me tell you—this game is *wild*. It’s like chess, astrology, and a cosmic heist all rolled into one. The first time I played, I was low-key overwhelmed (in the best way).

The planetary mechanics? Genius. You’ve got Venus making everyone play nice, Mars turning your pawns into little warriors, and Saturn letting you straight-up *steal* cards. But watch out for retrograde—those benefits flip into penalties real quick. Talk about drama!

I played with my siblings (ages 14 to 30), and even the beginner rules worked great. We skipped the retrograde stuff at first, and winning by collecting enlightenment cards kept it simple but still super fun. Pro tip: Scan that QR code if you’re new—it’s a lifesaver.

The replayability is insane. No two games feel the same because the planets are always moving differently. One game I was unstoppable with Jupiter’s extra turns; next round, Mercury had me zooming across the board like a space taxi.

Small gripe? The manual is *dense*. Like, ‘I need a PhD in Vedic Astrology’ dense. But once you get past that, it’s smooth sailing. And the components? Gorgeous. The board feels like a star map you’d find in an ancient temple.

Final verdict: If you love strategy games with a twist (or just want to feel like a cosmic wizard), grab this. 4.5/5—knocking off half a point for the rulebook steep learning curve. But hey, enlightenment was never easy, right?