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Race for the Galaxy (2007)

2–4 players · 30–60 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.8 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
30–60 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.8/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like card game games — medium complexity, plays in 30–60 min.

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Race for the Galaxy board game box cover

About Race for the Galaxy

Worlds await! Colonize, develop and conquer taking advantage of others' choices.

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Mechanics: Follow, Hand Management, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection, Turn Order: Role Order, Variable Phase Order · Designer: Thomas Lehmann

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Race for the Galaxy FAQ

How many players is Race for the Galaxy?
Race for the Galaxy plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Race for the Galaxy take to play?
A game of Race for the Galaxy takes 30–60 min, at medium complexity (3.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Race for the Galaxy any good?
Race for the Galaxy rates 7.8/10 from 47,333 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / civilization game built around follow, hand management, set collection.