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Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy cover
2020BGG rank #23

Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy

by Touko Tahkokallio · Lautapelit.fi

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Players2–6
Time60–200m
ComplexityMedium-Heavy
Age14+

About the game

What is Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy?

A game of Eclipse places you in control of a vast interstellar civilization, competing for success with its rivals. You explore new star systems, research technologies, and build spaceships with which to wage war. There are many potential paths to victory, so you need to plan your strategy according to the strengths and weaknesses of your species, while paying attention to the other civilizations' endeavors. Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy is a revised and upgraded version of the Eclipse base game that debuted in 2011 that features: New graphic design, while maintaining the acclaimed symbology of the first edition A full line of Ship Pack 1 miniatures New miniatures for ancients, GCDS, orbitals, and more Custom plastic inlays Custom combat dice Fine-tuned gameplay

How it plays

Mechanics

AlliancesArea Majority / InfluenceArea-ImpulseDice RollingGrid MovementHexagon GridHidden Victory PointsHot PotatoIncomeModular BoardPassed Action TokenTech Trees / Tech TracksVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

CivilizationExplorationScience FictionSpace ExplorationTerritory BuildingWargame

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