Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy 2011
Designed by Touko Tahkokallio
What it is
A heavy civilization, fighting, science fiction game for 2-6 players (~60 min), built around dice rolling, grid movement, hexagon grid.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #105 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy
Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy is a heavy game (rated 3.7 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–6 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's a Civilization, Fighting and Science Fiction game where the core of play revolves around Dice Rolling, Grid Movement and Hexagon Grid. A heavy civilization, fighting, science fiction game for 2-6 players (~60 min), built around dice rolling, grid movement, hexagon grid. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #105 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy
How many players is Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy?
Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy plays with 2–6 players.
Does Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy work with 2 players?
Yes — Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy plays 2–6, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.7 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
Is Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 3.7/5 — so Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy?
Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy is a Civilization, Fighting, Science Fiction game, built on Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid.
Where to buy Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy
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