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Eclipse - Second Dawn for the Galaxy

A Massive 4X Space Strategy Experience
Series: Eclipse - Second Dawn for the Galaxy
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Brief Description
Build an interstellar civilization by exploration, research, conquest, and diplomacy 2-6 Players  |  60-200 Mins  |  Ages 14+ Features: Alliances, Area-Impulse, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Income, Modular Board, Passed Action Token, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Variable Player Powers Theme: Civilization, Science Fiction, Space Exploration,... Read More

Players

2–6 players

Time to play

90+ minutes

Age

13-18 years / Adults

Game type

Base Game

$33600
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$34999
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Description

Build an interstellar civilization by exploration, research, conquest, and diplomacy

2-6 Players  |  60-200 Mins  |  Ages 14+

Features: Alliances, Area-Impulse, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Income, Modular Board, Passed Action Token, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Variable Player Powers

Theme: Civilization, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Wargame

Description: 

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

AWARDS & HONORS

  • 2021 Geek Media Awards Game of the Year for Experienced Gamers Winner
  • 2021 Geek Media Awards Game of the Year for Experienced Gamers Nominee
  • 2020 Charles S. Roberts Best SciFi Fantasy Board Wargame Winner
  • 2020 Charles S. Roberts Best SciFi Fantasy Board Wargame Nominee

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 6430018279015

Publisher: Kolossal Games

Board game mechanics: Area control, Race, Strategy

Color pattern: Multicolor, Geometric

Gameplay skills: Strategic thinking, Tactical decision making

Recommended age group: 13-18 years, Adults

Toy game material: Plastic, Cardboard

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 5400g

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