New Frontiers

Race for the Galaxy becomes a board game with Puerto Rico role selection for building galactic empires.

πŸ‘₯ 2–5 players⏱ approx. 75 minπŸͺ„ Takes some learning10+
β˜… 6.7 Β· BGG #880

Who it's for

Race for the Galaxy fans wanting a more tangible experience and players who love Puerto Rico-style role selection in a space setting.

Not for you if…

You prefer the speed of the card game or want something that feels genuinely new rather than a format translation.

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Vibe's take

galactic empire building, role-selection rhythm, tech development, Race for the Galaxy tangibility

About this game

The Race for the Galaxy universe becomes a board game with physical components replacing cards. New Frontiers uses the role-selection mechanism from Puerto Rico: choose an action that everyone can do, but you get the bonus. Build a galactic empire by colonizing worlds, developing technologies, and producing goods for trade or consumption. The physical tiles and boards make the galaxy feel more tangible than the card game, and setup variability keeps each session fresh.

Race for the Galaxy as board gamePuerto Rico role selectionVariable setup each game

Get it

from €15

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By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 2–5

Duration

45–75 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

3.0 / 5 β€” Medium

BGG Rating

6.7/10

Rank #880

4.3k ratings

Published

2018

Language

Moderate text

Designed by

Thomas Lehmann

Published by

Korea Boardgames, Hobby Japan, Gigamic, Portal Games, Rio Grande Games

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