10.0/10
Not quite as daunting to play as it seems at first, a very satisfying engine-building experience. The core game doesn't involve much player-interaction, but that isn't to its detriment!
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Race for the Galaxy
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Race for the Galaxy is a strategic card-driven game where 2-4 players build and expand a galactic empire. Based on cards representing technologies and planets to colonize, game time 60 minutes, ages 12+. Cards serve as currency and production resources in this engaging space game.
Publisher: Rio Grande Games
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Description
In the card game Race for the Galaxy, players build galactic civilizations by playing game cards in front of them that represent worlds or technical and social developments. Some worlds allow players to produce goods, which can be consumed later to gain either card draws or victory points when the appropriate technologies are available to them. These are mainly provided by the developments and worlds that are not able to produce, but the fancier production worlds also give these bonuses. At the beginning of each round, players each select, secretly and simultaneously, one of the seven roles which correspond to the phases in which the round progresses. By selecting a role, players activate that phase for this round, giving each player the opportunity to perform that phase's action. For example, if one player chooses the settle role, each player has the opportunity to settle one of the planets from their hand. The player who has chosen the role, however, gets a bonus that applies only to him. But bonuses may also be acquired through developments, so one must be aware when another player also takes advantage of his choice of role.
Additional information
| Mechanics: | Hand Management Simultaneous Action Selection Variable Phase Order |
| Categories: | Civilization Card Games Science Fiction Exploration |
| Alternative names: | Dobyvatelé Vesmíru Galaxia: la conquista Race for the Galaxy Борьба за галактику レース・フォー・ザ・ギャラクシー 銀河競逐 (银河竞逐) 레이스 포 더 갤럭시 Dobyvatelé Vesmíru Galaxia: La conquista Race for the Galaxy Race for the Galaxy: Narodziny Imperiów Борьба за галактику レース・フォー・ザ・ギャラクシー レース・フォー・ザ・ギャラクシー 第二版 銀河競逐 (银河竞逐) 银河竞逐：第二版 레이스 포 더 갤럭시 |
| BARCODE: | 655132003018 |
| The item is in 12 carts In 14 wishlists In 19 collections This was seen 22215 times | |
Bundle with sleeves
- 150 cards (63.0mmx88.0mm)
=
35,47€
Full price
15,59€
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35,47€
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15,59€
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37,71€
Full price
18,39€
Description
In the card game Race for the Galaxy, players build galactic civilizations by playing game cards in front of them that represent worlds or technical and social developments. Some worlds allow players to produce goods, which can be consumed later to gain either card draws or victory points when the appropriate technologies are available to them. These are mainly provided by the developments and worlds that are not able to produce, but the fancier production worlds also give these bonuses. At the beginning of each round, players each select, secretly and simultaneously, one of the seven roles which correspond to the phases in which the round progresses. By selecting a role, players activate that phase for this round, giving each player the opportunity to perform that phase's action. For example, if one player chooses the settle role, each player has the opportunity to settle one of the planets from their hand. The player who has chosen the role, however, gets a bonus that applies only to him. But bonuses may also be acquired through developments, so one must be aware when another player also takes advantage of his choice of role.
Card sleeves in this game
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Additional information
| Mechanics: | Hand Management Simultaneous Action Selection Variable Phase Order |
| Categories: | Civilization Card Games Science Fiction Exploration |
| Alternative names: | Dobyvatelé Vesmíru Galaxia: la conquista Race for the Galaxy Борьба за галактику レース・フォー・ザ・ギャラクシー 銀河競逐 (银河竞逐) 레이스 포 더 갤럭시 Dobyvatelé Vesmíru Galaxia: La conquista Race for the Galaxy Race for the Galaxy: Narodziny Imperiów Борьба за галактику レース・フォー・ザ・ギャラクシー レース・フォー・ザ・ギャラクシー 第二版 銀河競逐 (银河竞逐) 银河竞逐：第二版 레이스 포 더 갤럭시 |
| BARCODE: | 655132003018 |
| The item is in 12 carts In 14 wishlists In 19 collections This was seen 22215 times | |
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How many players it plays best with · 1145 votes on BoardGameGeek
- 1 14 14 say it plays best, 106 recommend it, 493 do not recommend it
- 2 744 744 say it plays best, 293 recommend it, 34 do not recommend it
- 3 347 347 say it plays best, 579 recommend it, 43 do not recommend it
- 4 420 420 say it plays best, 452 recommend it, 74 do not recommend it
- 4+ 16 16 say it plays best, 98 recommend it, 423 do not recommend it
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10.0/10
Fantastic, I love it. This fits perfectly a niche for my wife and myself where we don't have a lot of time to play games, but still want games that are on the heavier side of things. Follow dynamic means that you're always feeling engaged in the game. Fairly small box game. Short set up.
10.0/10
Bought a 2nd ed. version to get the updated cards and extra start worlds. Also now I can have one set for Arc #1 and #2, and one for Arc #3.
10.0/10
More or less my first board game, so no real reference for rating, but what is certain is how much fun it is. It's incredible how much depth and variety this game offers, especially with the new expansions. Most likely the only game my brother and I need for years to come.
10.0/10
Pros : • High replayability thanks to a huge variety of cards and strategies paths • Elegant and deep engine-building with quick, satisfying turns • Clever role selection mechanic rewards smart predictions Cons : • Steep learning curve due to icon-heavy design and phase system • Dated visuals and average components • Generic sci-fi theme lacks immersion Conclusion : A smart and face-paced engine-building card game with deep strategy and great replayability.
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