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St. Louis Public Library Board Games @ Central

Welcome to the Board Games @ Central LibGuide! This guide provides information about the board game collection at the St. Louis Public Library's Central Branch.

Race For the Galaxy

From the Librarian: Race for the Galaxy is a card game where players build their own civilizations, exploring space, developing technology, and conquering planets. You might like it if you enjoy strategic, complex games with a focus on card drafting and engine building.


 

Box for the game Race for the Galaxy, featuring a futuristic space station.

From the Publisher: Race for the Galaxy is the classic game of space civilizations for 2-4 players.   Come discover what thousands of players around the world already know.  Explore the galaxy, conquer worlds, expand your empire and defeat your opponents.

Each game of Race for the Galaxy lasts less than 30 minutes.  But, the challenge is endless.  Every game is different with dozens of new worlds to explore and conquer.

Now available in the new Second Edition adds 6 new start worlds, color-blind support, updated rules with sample turns for easier teaching.

Game Details

Players 2-4
Playtime 30-60 Min
Complexity 3/5
Skills/Mechanics Strategy