Race for the Galaxy 2007
Designed by Thomas Lehmann
What it is
A medium-weight card game, civilization, economic game for 2-4 players (~30 min), built around end game bonuses, follow, hand management.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #94 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Race for the Galaxy
Race for the Galaxy is a medium-weight game (rated 3.0 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's a Card Game, Civilization and Economic game where the core of play revolves around End Game Bonuses, Follow and Hand Management. A medium-weight card game, civilization, economic game for 2-4 players (~30 min), built around end game bonuses, follow, hand management. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #94 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 Race for the Galaxy
How many players is Race for the Galaxy?
Race for the Galaxy plays with 2–4 players.
Does Race for the Galaxy work with 2 players?
Yes — Race for the Galaxy plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Race for the Galaxy take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is Race for the Galaxy hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.0 out of 5 — medium weight. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Race for the Galaxy for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
What kind of game is Race for the Galaxy?
Race for the Galaxy is a Card Game, Civilization, Economic game, built on End Game Bonuses, Follow, Hand Management.
Where to buy Race for the Galaxy
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