Item: Race for the Galaxy
Rating: 95
Author: Dinsun

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1190675052

$6.99 9+★4.1 176 reviews

Author : Temple Gates Games LLC

Pubish Date : Wed May 03 2017

Last Update Date : Sun Oct 21 2018

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.09.2Sun Oct 21 2018

Race 2nd Edition updates
- More color-blind friendly
- Balance adjustments to 5 base game cards
Performance and stability improvements
1.09.1 Fixes an issue with tapping buttons near the screen edge on iOS 11 or above
1.09.2 Fixes and issue with Merchant Guild scoring
Race for the Galaxy is a strategy boardgame where players advance their empire by playing cards to build technological developments or to settle planets. Its core mechanic is a phase choosing game. Players secretly and simultaneously determine which one of seven phases they will lock in, all reveal at once, then execute the phases in order. Will you build an engine to ramp up VP generation on cheapo production planets? Will you invest in exploration and settle rare and valuable VP rich planets? Or will you rush a military conquest to cut off your opponents before they have a chance to develop their strategy?
Game Features
▪ 2 – 4 player with network multiplayer
▪ Single player mode with advanced neural network AI
▪ Five starting worlds and ninety settlement and development cards
▪ Free promo pack included: New Worlds with six additional starting planets
▪ Gathering Storm and Rebel Vs. Imperium expansions available immediately
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Race for the Galaxy is a strategy boardgame where players advance their empire by playing cards to build technological developments or to settle planets. Its core mechanic is a phase choosing game. Players secretly and simultaneously determine which one of seven phases they will lock in, all reveal at once, then execute the phases in order. Will you build an engine to ramp up VP generation on cheapo production planets? Will you invest in exploration and settle rare and valuable VP rich planets? Or will you rush a military conquest to cut off your opponents before they have a chance to develop their strategy?
Game Features
▪ 2 – 4 player with network multiplayer
▪ Single player mode with advanced neural network AI
▪ Five starting worlds and ninety settlement and development cards
▪ Free promo pack included: New Worlds with six additional starting planets
▪ Gathering Storm and Rebel Vs. Imperium expansions available immediately

Ratings & Reviews

4.1 out of 5 with 176 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

Features

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2–4 player network multiplayer

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Advanced neural network AI for solo play

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Five starting worlds and ninety settlement cards

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Free 'New Worlds' promo pack included

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Expansion packs available via IAP

Tips

Mastering Iconography

Focus on learning the symbols for 'Settle', 'Develop', and 'Produce'. The key to winning is choosing phases that benefit you significantly more than your opponents, or anticipating their moves to get a free action during their chosen phase.

Promotion Videos

Race for the Galaxy - iOS Board Games First Look - YouTube

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Gameplays

Phase Selection Mechanics

Each turn, players choose one of seven actions: Explore (+1 or +5), Develop, Settle, Consume (Trade or 2x VPs), or Produce. Efficiently timing these phases while managing your hand of cards—which also serve as your currency—is the heart of the game.