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Rio Grande Games Roll for The Galaxy Board Game
Brand | Rio Grande Games |
Material | Cardboard |
Theme | Games |
Genre | Science Fiction |
Number of Players | 5 |
About this item
- 2-5 Players
- 45 minute playing time
- Great strategy game
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 11.8 x 3 x 11.8 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
ASIN | B00OYUZRIW |
Item model number | 492 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #178,963 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #5,867 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Language | English |
Manufacturer | Flat River Group |
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Roll for the Galaxy is a dice game of building space empires Your dice represent your populace, whom you direct to develop new technologies, settle worlds, and ship goods. The player who best manages his workers and builds the most prosperous empire wins! This dice version of Race for the Galaxy takes players on a new journey through the Galaxy, but with the feel of the original game.
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Roll for The Galaxy Board Game
Roll for the Galaxy is a dice game of building space empires for 2-5 players. Your dice represent your populace, whom you direct to develop new technologies, settle worlds, and ship goods. The player who best manages his workers and builds the most prosperous empire wins!
This dice version of Race for the Galaxy takes players on a new journey through the Galaxy, but with the the feel of the original game.
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Customers find the game fun with lots of decisions to make. They also say the rules are easy to remember and understand, with a straightforward game plan. Customers also appreciate the strategy, quality, and pace of the game. They say it has several ways to win and enough strategic opportunities for hardcore, deep-thinking boardgaming. However, some customers disagree on the difficulty level.
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Customers find the game fun with lots of decisions to be made. They also say it's a great game for family game night, perfect for anyone who enjoys rolling dice, and a casual gaming experience that feels more like a group adventure. Additionally, customers appreciate the amazing replay value and the easy-to-digest format.
"...It is a fun game. It can be played casually, but has some nice depth if you want to wade in it.Go get it. Get it now!..." Read more
"...This game is BRILLIANT!!!! After playing a game, I don't feel fatigued like I do after some games. It takes less than an hour...." Read more
"...The randomness of rolls and selected tile let this game have a lot of replay value...." Read more
"...It is definitely a fun game with a solid learning curve. I don't think its an every session type of game, but its worth bringing out occasionally." Read more
Customers find the rules of the board game easy to understand and remember. They also say the game is short and straightforward, making it easy to explain to new players. Additionally, customers appreciate the simplicity of the game and the flow of the mechanics.
"...And yet, the interesting decisions are not so complex that the AP (analysis/paralysis) traps are not very long.It is a fun game...." Read more
"...It takes less than an hour. You CANNOT hurt your opponent. It doesn't have the familiar dull worker placement mechanic...." Read more
"...It is definitely a fun game with a solid learning curve. I don't think its an every session type of game, but its worth bringing out occasionally." Read more
"...player shields iconography is easy to interpret and breaks down the game-play fairly simple. It is a faster game...." Read more
Customers find the game has a lot of strategy, and it's imaginative. They also appreciate the several ways to win the game, and the strategic opportunities for hardcore boardgaming. They say the dice are amazing, and there's just the right amount of challenge to last a good long while. Overall, customers say the game is fun and balanced, with the right challenge for 2-5 players.
"...The tile sheets were cut clean and some almost fell out, Nice! The dice are amazing, good even coloring, and symbols vary for the color blind as well..." Read more
"I've liked this game for a long time. It's an imaginative strategy game where you are trying to build a space empire, but the powers you are going..." Read more
"...Roll for the Galaxy is great because it's not very antagonistic, it has a very fast set up, it's fun and it doesn't take long to play...." Read more
"...Still good with 2 people. Components are high quality and fiddly (in a good way)...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the game. They say the components are of high quality, both the dice and the cardboard. They also say the game is solid, has great graphics, and is made of quality material. Customers also mention that the game does not break and plays exactly how it was designed. They describe the tiles and other parts as durable and thick. Overall, customers feel the product is worth more than its price.
"...I feel it has a very high production, and probably worth more than its price, when considering how much detail went into the game...." Read more
"About the Roll:Good quality parts!!! The cardboard tiles and other parts are really durable and thick. This will last a long time...." Read more
"...construction mats, phase mats, and player separators are made of a cardstock like paper so kind of flimsy and I expect them to bow with time...." Read more
"...The game is not broken; it plays exactly how it was designed. Different games have different levels of interaction...." Read more
Customers find the pace of the board game fast and smooth. They also mention that everyone takes simultaneous turns and the game moves quickly.
"...Once you get the hang of it, the game moves fast, most of the time, players taking their turns at the same time...." Read more
"...It is a faster game. Takes up less space on the table...." Read more
"...The game moves quickly too because everyone gets to take simultaneous turns...." Read more
"...The game play is a bit slower also because players are able to rearrange some dice depending on their special powers or the number of dice they have...." Read more
Customers find the artwork great, the game looks great, and the dice are beautiful. They also appreciate the high-resolution photos and icons that show what to do on tiles.
"...High Res photos, and lots of icons show you what to do on tiles, to save time on reading each one...." Read more
"...I LOVE dice games, and this one does not disappoint with 111 beautiful custom dice. The other components are of nice quality as well...." Read more
"...But this iteration has a huge bag of lovely, lovely, dice. Seriously, you'll fall in love with the dice...." Read more
"...Never have I ever played a game quite like this. The art is ridiculously cool. I spent half of the afternoon looking at the art...." Read more
Customers find the depth of content surprising, complex enough for immersion, and awesome. They also appreciate the exploration, dice, and mechanics. Customers also say the game has plenty of information and YouTube videos to guide them through their first game. They say it's a fun, filler game with little room for analysis paralysis.
"...It is a fun game. It can be played casually, but has some nice depth if you want to wade in it.Go get it. Get it now!..." Read more
"...But this iteration has a huge bag of lovely, lovely, dice. Seriously, you'll fall in love with the dice...." Read more
"...There is little room for analysis paralysis. Moves quickly, so you are never bogged down waiting too long for someone else's turn...." Read more
"...Plenty of information and youtube videos out there to guide you through your first game." Read more
Customers are mixed about the difficulty level of the board game. Some mention it's a good, challenging game with lots of ways to play. They also say every game is different due to the random starting. However, others say that there is very little player interaction in this game.
"...There is a great single player option you can print on Board game geek. That is what I used to learn the game so I ccoukd teach it...." Read more
"...Some people have complained about the lack of player interaction. The game is not broken; it plays exactly how it was designed...." Read more
"...There are several options each turn, everybody plays simultaneously, and there are plenty of different cards that interact with different routes to..." Read more
"...The one downside I can see for some is that there's not a lot of direct interaction - there's no way to attack others, and even when you are taking..." Read more
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1.) I love 'Race for the Galaxy' but it is hard to get into the gaming rotation with any of my gaming circles, because 'Race...' requires a bit of dedication and a few play throughs for casual gamers to get comfortable with it.
2.) It seemed to get some good reviews and watching play-throughs of it, made it seem it didn't lose too much of the heart of the game while making it more accessible.
For those that have 'Race' and want to know if 'Roll' is worth it. Here are my thoughts...
- If you are someone that loves 'Race' but similarly have a hard time getting it on the table, because there is always someone new there, etc. Get this game.
- If you want the basic feel of 'Race' but get through it quicker, probably get this game. I have a few friends that believe this takes longer, but I believe that unless you are playing with all hardcore 'Race' players, once you get past the dice assignment/reassignment mechanics, this game flies regardless the type of gamer you are playing with, hardcore or otherwise.
Will I still play both? If I ever have an option to play 'Race', I still will. This doesn't totally kill 'Race' for me. However, practically speaking, 'Roll' is going to get much more play for me. Easier and faster to teach (the dice assignment/reassignment/dictate mechanics created the only hiccups and were easily worked out in the intro game. This game has all of the icongraphy of 'Race', but for the new player it is not even remotely as overwhelming for some.
Some will toss the caveat that it is easy to 'cheat' in this game, because your rolls are hidden. A few responses to that:
a.) Obviously, if you are gaming with someone that has a compulsive cheating problem. Do not play this. Play 'Coup' or 'Sheriff of Nottingham' instead. ;)
b.) If you want to play it anyway, I think the assignment/reassignment/dictate mechanic really dilutes just how far a cheater can benefit by switching dice faces.
c.) One of the fun aspects of the game is figuring out brilliant ways to assign/reassign dice to make great moves. It is a mini puzzle to solve every turn.
d.) You still do not know the actions your opponents are going to back, you can just guess.
In my opinion, for the reasons above, in ways it is actually harder to benefit to cheat by changing dice in this game, than it is in others. Or to put it differently, you can survive the cheating with more success.
Now, for those that have no experience with either 'Race' or 'Roll':
It is a typical euro-esque game where you are playing for the most Victory Points. In addition, you are building a space empire. (The end game is triggered when a player gets 12 tiles in play that are a mix of settlements(planets) and developments(technologies))
The dice represent your workers. Your workers can do 5 different functions:
- Explore (Gain money or scout for new tiles to eventually build)
- Develop (Spend dice to build a development. Developments give you VPs plus powers the augment general rules)
- Settle (Spend dice to build planets. Planets give you VP's plus various types of new dice/workers)
- Produce (Put production on a legal planet.)
- Ship (Take production from a planet and trade it in for money or VPs)
Money is used to put exhausted workers back into your cup to roll them into their activities again.
The activities that you get to do each turn are the active activities the players pick. Each player can only pick one, but dice rolled for the other activities are used if your opponents pick them.
Additionally, there are assignment/reassignment/dictate rules that allow you to assign your dice to the various activities/functions above in different ways. Definitely watch a review or a playthrough to get a better idea how it works.
Once you get the hang of it, the game moves fast, most of the time, players taking their turns at the same time. Yet, each turn there are always decisions to make, and some turns some very interesting decisions. And yet, the interesting decisions are not so complex that the AP (analysis/paralysis) traps are not very long.
It is a fun game. It can be played casually, but has some nice depth if you want to wade in it.
Go get it. Get it now! Most of you that do will be glad you did.
This game is BRILLIANT!!!! After playing a game, I don't feel fatigued like I do after some games. It takes less than an hour. You CANNOT hurt your opponent. It doesn't have the familiar dull worker placement mechanic. Dice act like workers, but the SYMBOLS on the dice are your workers! Luck in this game is minimized by the strength of dice symbols, plus a couple of mechanics. There is no "beating your opponent to the best space". There is no "first player"! There's no feeding your workers! Everyone plays at the same time. There is no attacking, area control, fighting monsters, or shortage of resources. The "Explore" mechanic takes care getting dice back in your cup. Roll For The Galaxy is enlightening somewhat, and makes you concentrate. I feel it has a very high production, and probably worth more than its price, when considering how much detail went into the game. To understand the game, you need to set it up, and "jump in" and start playing. For the first couple of games, you will be referring to the rule book several times, but don't let that scare you. It's NOT as difficult as you might think. I had not played Race For The Galaxy before playing Roll For The Galaxy, and I was wondering if that might be a handicap. NOT SO! Roll is actually fairly easy, except for getting used to all the tiles, which takes a little time. If you haven't noticed, I did not say much about how the game is played. My review is intended to PREVENT potential customers from shying away from the game. Even without any expansions, this game has LOTS of replay ability. This game is TRULY DIFFERENT, and deserves serious consideration if you don't want the same old stuff you get with lots of games on the market. My final analysis is that Roll deserves more than 5 stars!
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Sobre el juego 5/5: Este juego me encantó con la primera partida. Cada jugador empieza con las bases de un imperio (de manera aleatoria) el cual le dará ventajas dependiendo de lo que le haya tocado. Nuestros trabajadores (dados) nos sirven para descubrir, conquistar, colonizar, investigar, desarrollar o viajar/cosechar. Al principio contaremos con una determinada cantidad de dados, pero conforme avanzamos podremos tener más y cada uno cuenta con diferentes utilidades. El juego no cuenta con mucha interacción entre jugadores pero se compite contra ellos para ver quién es el primero en conquistar una determinada cantidad de planetas o el primero en conseguir cierta cantidad de puntos.
Es un juego que todos deberían probar.
Seule remarques : changez le nom du produit sur Amz, la traduction automatique ne veut rien dire :)