Race for the Galaxy
Build a galactic civilization in 30 minutes flat
Who it's for
Players who love deep strategy in short sessions. Best at 2 players where the meta-reading is sharpest.
Not for you if…
The iconography is notoriously dense. Not for players who struggle with symbol-heavy games.
Vibe's take
Fast, cerebral, replayable, elegant
About this game
Fast-paced card game of galactic civilization building. Simultaneously select actions to explore, settle, develop, trade, and produce — reading your opponents' choices is as important as building your own tableau.
Get it
from €14
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
30–60 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.0 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.6/10
Rank #94
59k ratings
Published
2007
Language
Some text
Designed by
Thomas Lehmann
Published by
Gamesinitaly, Korea Boardgames, Hobby Japan, Feelindigo, ABACUSSPIELE, Giochix.it, Matagot, YOKA Games, Ediciones MasQueOca, Hobby World, Smart Ltd, Wargames Club Publishing, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Ystari Games, Gabinete Lúdico, Galápagos Jogos, Pegasus Spiele, Albi, Rio Grande Games, Ghenos Games
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