Race for the Galaxy becomes a board game with Puerto Rico role selection for building galactic empires.
Vibe's take
galactic empire building, role-selection rhythm, tech development, Race for the Galaxy tangibility
Who it's for
Race for the Galaxy fans wanting a more tangible experience and players who love Puerto Rico-style role selection in a space setting.
Not for you if…
You prefer the speed of the card game or want something that feels genuinely new rather than a format translation.
The Race for the Galaxy universe becomes a board game with physical components replacing cards. New Frontiers uses the role-selection mechanism from Puerto Rico: choose an action that everyone can do, but you get the bonus. Build a galactic empire by colonizing worlds, developing technologies, and producing goods for trade or consumption. The physical tiles and boards make the galaxy feel more tangible than the card game, and setup variability keeps each session fresh.
Players
Duration
45–75 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
3.0 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.7/10
Rank #880
4.3k ratings
Published
2018
Language
Moderate text
Designed by
Thomas Lehmann
Published by
Korea Boardgames, Hobby Japan, Gigamic, Portal Games, Rio Grande Games
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Race for the Galaxy becomes a board game with Puerto Rico role selection for building galactic empires.
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