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Empires of the Void II

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  1. 6 out of 10

    Decent 4X game that is not too long, keeps you involved and has close scoring. Not really my type of game though.

  2. 9 out of 10

    There is a lot of different elements going on in this game that harken to others. It's like a mixture of Islebound, Firefly, Scythe, and Tiny Epic Galaxies, but limiting it to those comparisons is doing it an disservice. The planets feel alive, and play a huge roll in impacting the game itself with event cards that change in every game. Replayability is through the roof. To me, this is Ryan's masterpiece. It's a game that takes the strengths of his other games and throws it into one glorious box. My small complaint is how daunting setup can be, but boy is it worth it.

  3. 5.6 out of 10

    [size=16]❦ [/size] [b]Solo Mode[/b] // [filepage=205094]Unofficial Solo Variant[/filepage] [size=16]❦ [/size] [b]Required Play Space[/b] // 42" x 34" [size=16]❦ [/size] [b]Setup Time[/b] // 25 Minutes [size=16]❦ [/size] [b]Play Time[/b] // 1 Hour & 30 Minutes :thumbsup: The components are beautiful and quite impressive, with awesome artwork and unique ship miniatures. :thumbsup: A certain order of operations must take place regarding controlling and influencing planets, which is clever. :thumbsup: Forming alliances to recruit different types of units is very intriguing, particularly in looking at the bonuses. :thumbsup: Not every planet is used with each play, so there are a lot of possible combinations and variability. :thumbsup: Cards provide possible activities or help aid in combat, leading to some interesting decisions on how to proceed. :thumbsup: Exploration tiles provide the thrill of discovery and can quickly change the planned strategy for a planet. :thumbsdown: Setup and cleanup take an exceptionally long time, especially with the way the cards must be split and shuffled. :thumbsdown: There isn’t a lot of tension with the solo opponents after a handful of turns, as they can feel a little too random. :thumbsdown: Limited stories evolve over time, even with all of the events and other things happening across the planets. :thumbsdown: Most decisions are fairly straightforward and don’t lead to interesting choices for the turn’s chosen action. [url=https://gamewardbound.com/tag/empires-of-the-void-ii/?utm_source=boardgamegeek&utm_medium=comment]Read the Session Reports and Review at Gameward Bound »[/url]

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The Kurross Empire emerged from the deep, endless pool of space, dark and undetectable. They crushed Earth’s paltry fleet within a week, and broke through the great planetary shield that protected the surface. Bright blue oceans turned to an irradiated wasteland as they bombarded the planet, shredding the remnants of thousands of years of human history. Markan, last captain of Earth’s forces, made a final, desperate attempt to survive, salvaging an abandoned Worldship from hundreds of years past. She took command and headed for the fringe of the galaxy, where there was a chance to gain a foothold, grow in strength, and find new allies for the fight against the Kurross. Earth’s long-time enemies, the Zun and Decima Empires, soon followed in their own Worldships, leaving behind decimated worlds and lost family, determined to stake their own claim of the fringe.

In Empires of the Void II, you have been given a mission to establish a foothold at the fringe of the galaxy for your galactic empire. The game begins when your massive Worldships reach the fringe, where you must explore, wage war, use diplomacy, and construct buildings to gain victory. The fringe is sparsely populated and the few local sentient species are struggling to survive, leaving huge regions of planets open for exploration and colonization. Many species are eager to ally themselves with a powerful empire to gain security and stability in a chaotic and difficult time.

As you explore and interact with planets, you will discover unfolding stories of the fringe. Each inhabited planet is home to a unique alien species, with their own goals, values, and problems. Will you give aid by fighting off pirates, transporting goods, and curing strange diseases? Or will you invade and rule with a cruel hand? This may be your last chance to prepare before the Kurross meet you again.

Ages

13+
Players

2 Players, 3 Players, 4 Players, 5 Players
Play Time

90m – 180m
Designer

Ryan Laukat
Mechanics

Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Follow, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Modular Board, Point to Point Movement, Variable Player Powers
Theme

Civilization, Economic, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Exploration
Publisher

Red Raven Games
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