Tiny Epic Galaxies: Beyond the Black (Kickstarter Special)

Board Game Geek Rating: 6.31, Avg Player Rating: 8.01. This 2017 board game is for 1 to 5 players. It's the Kickstarter 'Deluxe' Edition of Tiny Epic Galaxies: Beyond the Black. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Your galaxies have reached the edge of known space. It's time to fight rivals for planets and then expand beyond. Upgrade your ships with today's top technology and brave pilots, and venture into the unknown universe. In this game, players can upgrade their original ships to four new ones by hiring specialized pilots. Each pilot has a unique special ability and is trained for specific ships. Hiring the right pilot for a ship cuts the cost. The more ship types a pilot is specialized in, the weaker their ability. Pilots are hired using unused dice of four ship types and are worth victory points. They're shuffled like planets. There's also a press - your - luck exploration option. Explore deep space beyond planets and you might find dwarf planets for victory points, rare materials for resources, or face cosmic threats like solar storms, black holes, and supernovas. Exploration earns you badges, and at the end of the game, bonus victory points are awarded based on the number of each badge type. There are four types of badges to collect. This game also includes additional planets and exciting secret missions. We're happy to back campaigns so you can buy games like this online at TheGameSteward. A large part of your spending on this game will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have questions about buying or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.

How to play: First, set up the game with the provided planets, ships, and pilots. Decide who goes first. During your turn, you can upgrade your ships by hiring specialized pilots using unused dice that match the ship types. When hiring, pick a pilot that fits your ship to reduce the cost. Also, you can choose the press - your - luck exploration option. Roll the dice to see what you encounter in deep space. Keep track of the exploration badges you earn. At the end of the game, count your badges to get bonus victory points. Notice that the paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated. When storing the game, keep all the pieces in the box to avoid losing them. Make sure to handle the cards and tokens gently to prevent damage. If the pieces get dirty, you can use a soft, dry cloth to clean them.