Roll for the Galaxy 2014
Designed by Wei-Hwa Huang, Thomas Lehmann
What it is
A medium-weight civilization, dice, economic game for 2-5 players (~45 min), built around action retrieval, contracts, deck, bag, and pool building.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #174 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Roll for the Galaxy
Roll for the Galaxy is a medium-weight game (rated 2.8 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–5 players, runs about 45 minutes and is aimed at ages 13 and up. It's a Civilization, Dice and Economic game where the core of play revolves around Action Retrieval, Contracts and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. A medium-weight civilization, dice, economic game for 2-5 players (~45 min), built around action retrieval, contracts, deck, bag, and pool building. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #174 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 Roll for the Galaxy
How many players is Roll for the Galaxy?
Roll for the Galaxy plays with 2–5 players.
Does Roll for the Galaxy work with 2 players?
Yes — Roll for the Galaxy plays 2–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Roll for the Galaxy take to play?
About 45 minutes per game.
Is Roll for the Galaxy hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.8 out of 5 — medium weight. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Roll for the Galaxy for?
The publisher recommends ages 13 and up.
What kind of game is Roll for the Galaxy?
Roll for the Galaxy is a Civilization, Dice, Economic game, built on Action Retrieval, Contracts, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Where to buy Roll for the Galaxy
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