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Race for the Galaxy

Explore, Settle, Develop, Trade, Consume, or Produce? Which do you need most? Which of Earth's former colonies will be most successful at settling the galaxy, now that JumpDrive exists? Who will discover the secrets of the mysteriously vanished Alien Overlords? Your goal: to build the most prosperous and powerful space empire!

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Developer
Temple Gates Games
Publisher
Temple Gates Games
Release
June 27, 2017
9 years and 38 days ago
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Very Positive450 reviews93.1%

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Explore, Develop, Settle, Trade, Consume, or Produce? Which do you need most? Which of Earth's former colonies will be most successful at settling the galaxy, now that JumpDrive exists? Who will discover the secrets of the mysteriously vanished Alien Overlords? Your goal: to build the most prosperous and powerful space empire!

Based on the acclaimed and best selling board game, Race for the Galaxy brings the galactic conquest to your PC.

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
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