Board Game Geek Rating: 5.63. Avg Player Rating: 8.20. Players: 2 - 6. Published in 2019. This is the Kickstarter 'Galactic Counselor' Pledge for Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy by Kolossal Games. It includes the Eclipse core game, 'Worlds Afar' Expansion, Human Ship Pack Upgrade, a 'wash' for all ship miniatures, and all unlocked stretch goals. Note: paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. In Eclipse, you control a huge interstellar civilization, competing with rivals. Explore new star systems, research technologies, and build spaceships for war. There are multiple ways to win, so plan your strategy based on your species' traits and watch other civilizations. Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy is an upgraded version of the 2011 base game. It features a new graphic design, an intro short story by award - winning sci - fi novelist Johanna Sinisalo, a full line of Ship Pack 1 miniatures, new miniatures for ancients and more, custom plastic inlays, custom combat dice, and fine - tuned gameplay. Art is not final and subject to change. We're excited to back campaigns and offer this game for online purchase at TheGameSteward. A large part of your spending on this game will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have questions, contact us at The Game Steward.

How to play: First, set up the game using the Eclipse core game components, along with the 'Worlds Afar' Expansion. Each player controls an interstellar civilization. You can start exploring new star systems, researching technologies, and building spaceships right away. Try different strategies based on your species' strengths and weaknesses and keep an eye on what other players are doing. Notice that unless stated, paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign aren't included in this pledge. When handling the miniatures, be careful as they're delicate. Store the game in a dry and cool place to prevent damage to the components like the custom plastic inlays and combat dice. The art in the game isn't final, so it might change. If you have any problems during gameplay or need advice, don't hesitate to contact The Game Steward.