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Strategist Pick
Eclipse: Rise of the Ancients
Requires:Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy
Designed by Touko Tahkokallio
Published by Lautapelit.fi, Asterion Press + 1 more
Expansion
Deep Strategy: 45+ Min Teach
Game: Eclipse (Lautapelit.fi)
Community Snapshot
Heavy complexity
~120 min
8.4 on BGG (3.8K)
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Since 2012, Eclipse: Rise of the Ancients has captivated fans of tile placement and area control with its heavy complexity design.
How It Plays
Area Majority / Influence
You're competing to have the most presence in key areas on the board — think of it like a friendly turf war.
Area Movement
You move your pieces across different regions on the board, trying to position yourself in the best spots.
Dice Rolling
You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!
Modular Board
The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.
Team-Based Game
Players split into teams and work together to outplay the other side — teamwork makes the dream work!
Tile Placement
You lay tiles on the table to build a map, landscape, or pattern — every piece you place changes the board.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.
About This Game
While the galactic conflict escalates and several new factions are trying to get a foothold on the galaxy, the adversaries suddenly need to find allies among themselves to face the rising threat. The systems previously thought to be empty are suddenly swarming with Ancients – whole worlds of them, with ship capabilities way beyond anything seen before. They are not willing to negotiate.…
Source: BoardGameGeek