Gaia Project 2017
Designed by Jens Drögemüller, Helge Ostertag, Lines J. Hutter, Morten Monrad Pedersen, David J. Studley
What it is
A very heavy civilization, economic, science fiction game for 1-4 players (~60 min), built around end game bonuses, hexagon grid, income.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #13 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Gaia Project
Gaia Project is a very heavy and complex game (rated 4.4 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's a Civilization, Economic and Science Fiction game where the core of play revolves around End Game Bonuses, Hexagon Grid and Income. A very heavy civilization, economic, science fiction game for 1-4 players (~60 min), built around end game bonuses, hexagon grid, income. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #13 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 Gaia Project
How many players is Gaia Project?
Gaia Project plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play Gaia Project solo?
Yes — Gaia Project supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does Gaia Project work with 2 players?
Yes — Gaia Project plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Gaia Project take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is Gaia Project hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 4.4 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Gaia Project for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
Is Gaia Project beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 4.4/5 — so Gaia Project leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Gaia Project?
Gaia Project is a Civilization, Economic, Science Fiction game, built on End Game Bonuses, Hexagon Grid, Income.
Where to buy Gaia Project
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