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Component photos taken throughout the game.
Population cubes and influence discs
Eclipse Session Report, turn-by-turn schematic.
Eclipse as exhibited in the Tampere Media Museum exhibition of Finnish games.
1st edition box
Game in progress; Galactic Center overrun. (Final version, print sample copy.)
Ship part tiles
The Technology tree of Eclipse.

Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy (2011)

Players
2–6
Best: 4, 6
Playing time
60–180 min
Age
14+
7.82
Average rating
29,094
Ratings
3.71/5
Weight
#106
BGG rank
Top 1,000
Alternate names:Eclipse +2 more
Designer:Touko Tahkokallio
Artist:Ossi Hiekkala, Sampo Sikiö
Publisher:(Self-Published) +5 more
Average rating, ratings count, weight and rank are sourced from BoardGameGeek (BGG).
Game DNA
  • This game: Strategy 9, Luck 7, Interaction 7, Complexity 7.4, Theme 6
Strategy9.0
Luck7.0
Interaction7.0
Complexity7.4
Theme6.0

This game's strategy, luck, interaction, complexity and theme.

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Overview

The galaxy has been a peaceful place for many years. After the ruthless Terran–Hegemony War (30.027–33.364), much effort has been employed by all major spacefaring species to prevent the terrifying events from repeating themselves. The Galactic Council was formed to enforce precious peace, and it has taken many courageous efforts to prevent the escalation of malicious acts. Nevertheless, tension and discord are growing among the seven major species and in the Council itself. Old alliances are shattering, and hasty diplomatic treaties are made in secrecy. A confrontation of the superpowers seems inevitable – only the outcome of the galactic conflict remains to be seen. Which faction will emerge victorious and lead the galaxy under its rule?

A game of Eclipse places you in control of a vast interstellar civilization, competing for success with its rivals. You will 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.

The shadows of the great civilizations are about to eclipse the galaxy. Lead your people to victory!

Expansions

Eclipse: Supernova
Eclipse: Rise of the Ancients
Eclipse: Pulsar
Eclipse: Rise of the Ancients – The Tractor Beam
Eclipse: Rockets of Celebration
Eclipse: Elders of the Solstice
Eclipse: Ship Pack One
Eclipse: Minions of the Solstice
Eclipse: Nebula
Eclipse: The Galactic North
Eclipse: Shadow of the Rift
Eclipse: Black Hole
Eclipse: Gift of the Elders
Eclipse: Anticipation of the Elders
Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy – Gamemat
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