Race for the Galaxy

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Race for the Galaxy

460.4Tableau Building

Players
2–4 (Ideal 2)
Time
60 min
Complexity
Rating

Build a thriving galactic civilization through strategic card play and exploration.

Gameplay

Race for the Galaxy is a card-driven engine-building game where players develop their galactic civilizations. Players use cards for multiple purposes, balancing resource management and phase selection to optimize their tableau and earn victory points.

ThemeAbstractThemedImmersive
RandomnessLuck-ishTacticalSkill
InteractionMinimalIndirectDirect
LearningIntuitiveModerateHeavy
TempoLightThoughtfulIntense
BoardGameGeek Ratings:7.72.99BoardGameGeek

Expansions

2
Race for the Galaxy: Xeno Invasion
460.4
EXPANSION

Race for the Galaxy: Xeno Invasion

2-5p
60 min
Race for the Galaxy: Xeno Counterstrike
460.4
EXPANSION

Race for the Galaxy: Xeno Counterstrike

2-5p
60 min

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