Galaxy: The Dark Ages

Published 2000

This is the much-awaited sequel to AH's Titan: the Arena. Originally, this game was Knizia's Grand National Derby, but two successive changes in theme have added much chrome to the design. The basic idea remains intact: there are eight alien races, and at the end the only three will remain; bet on the aliens you think will make it to the end. Numbered cards, starships in this case, are played below the alien homeworld cards. As soon as each alien has a ship card and there is a definitive loser, said loser alien race is removed and a new round starts. Several of the alien powers differ from those of TtA. This version of the game adds further detail by calling the betting chips "starbases", which may be targeted by opponents' ships to lower their value.

Mechanics

Betting and Bluffing Betting/Wagering

Categories

Card Game Science Fiction

Designers

Don Greenwood Reiner Knizia

Publishers

GMT Games
Galaxy: The Dark Ages

Game Info

Players
2-5 Players
Time
1.5 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.42/5
Year
2000
BGG Rating
6.26
BGG Rank
#7370
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Galaxy: The Dark Ages supports 2 to 5 players.
A typical game of Galaxy: The Dark Ages takes about 90 minutes.
Galaxy: The Dark Ages has a complexity rating of 2.42/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Galaxy: The Dark Ages is 12+.
Galaxy: The Dark Ages has a rating of 6.26/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 604 ratings. It is ranked #7370 overall.
Galaxy: The Dark Ages was designed by Don Greenwood, Reiner Knizia. It was published in 2000.