Beyond the Sun
A space civilization game with short turns, long plans and a tech tree that grows as you play.
What it is
A game for 2 to 4 people who like short turns and long plans. You pick an action from a large branching tech tree, resolve it, then produce. Ships colonize systems on the exploration map for bonuses now and points later. Scoring is plain and the math stays easy.
What we love
- The branching tech tree is revealed during play and is where you choose your actions.
- Turns are quick, so there is little waiting.
- Colonized systems pay instant, ongoing and end-game bonuses.
Honest trade-offs
- The box, board and art are plain, and the board is hard to read from across the table.
- It needs a lot of table space and good light.
- The same four Tier I technologies appear every game, so regulars may want the expansion.
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is the box, board and art are plain, and the board is hard to read from across the table..
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Content advisory
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