Box front · source
What this is
Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy is a space strategy game in which asymmetric civilisations explore a modular galaxy and compete for influence. Players expand their economies, research technologies, customise ship blueprints, negotiate relations, and fight battles whose risks depend on the fleets they designed. Victory points come from several sources, so military power must be balanced against discovery, diplomacy, reputation, and efficient control of space.
At a glance
- Players
- 2–6
- Minimum age
- 14 and up
- First published
- 2020
- Designer
- Touko Tahkokallio
- Artists
- Sampo Sikiö, Noah Adelman, Jere Kasanen, Jukka Rajaniemi
- Box size
- 31.5 × 45.5 × 14.5 cm
- Photographs
- 1
How players rate Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability8.2/10
- Ease of teach4.4/10
- Gateway friendliness5.1/10
- Component quality7.2/10
- Table presence8.6/10
- Travel friendliness5.6/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate5.4SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessCompetitive4.9FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.0Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationWoven in9.0Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityHeavy4.0LightHeavy
- Decision complexityDemanding4.1SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyNone1.8No textText-heavy
- Table spaceTwo tables9.3Lap trayTwo tables
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Rules & files
Rulebooks, FAQs and reference sheets- rulebookEclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy: English rules, open-text editionEN · 32 pagesAwaiting publisher permission
Box & shelf
31.5 × 45.5 × 14.5 cm
- Shelf volume
- 20.8 L
- Shelf width used
- 14.5 cm
- Weight
- 5.6 kg
- Per Kallax cube
- 2
Source: retail_listing