Tiny Epic Galaxies
- Players
- 1-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.2 / 5
- Year
- 2015
About the game
Tiny Epic Galaxies packs a surprisingly deep space-empire game into a small box, with players rolling dice to move ships, gather culture and energy, and expand political and economic influence over planets. A galaxy's strength determines how many dice you roll, and every symbol can be used for a different action, with opponents able to follow your action at a cost, keeping everyone engaged even off their turn. Players colonize planets for points and special abilities while working toward secret objectives. Designed by Scott Almes, it fits an impressive amount of strategy into a travel-friendly footprint. It plays in about 45 minutes for 1 to 5 players.
Hobbli's Notes
Remarkable depth for such a tiny box. The follow mechanic keeps every player involved on every turn, and it travels beautifully thanks to its compact size.
What we like
- Impressive strategic depth packed into a small, portable box.
- The follow mechanic keeps all players engaged every turn.
- Solid solo mode alongside strong multiplayer play.
- Quick 45-minute playtime fits into any evening.
- High replayability from dice-driven action variety.
Keep in mind
- Dice rolls limit which actions are available each turn.
- Small components require careful storage and setup.
- Take-that elements can create friction between players.
Who it's for
Gamers wanting a quick, portable strategic fix, ages 14 and up, playing solo or in groups up to five.
