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- BGG #23
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
- 2–6 players
- 60–200 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2020
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Rules assistance for Eclipse: Minions of the Solstice
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- 2–9 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Eclipse: Minions of the Solstice
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Eclipse: Minions of the Solstice is an expansion for Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy released in 2013 for 2–9 players and 120 minutes per game. It was designed by Touko Tahkokallio and Sampo Sikiö.
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About the game
Holiday Special 2013 When the galaxy grows cold and the stars seem dim, the Elders of the Solstice are rumored to return from the deep void. But there are also those who roam the worlds before them – the Minions of the Solstice. Suddenly omnipresent in the depths of space, the Minions watch over the galaxy and its inhabitants. Only the humblest are deemed worthy of their help... Eclipse: Minions of the Solstice is a print and play expansion. It adds 4 Ambassadors that can be purchased for Reputation Tiles. Each Ambassador has a different benefit, such as holding Population Cubes or awarding VP.
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Questions and answers
Eclipse: Minions of the Solstice supports 2–9 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Eclipse: Minions of the Solstice is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
Eclipse: Minions of the Solstice has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Eclipse: Minions of the Solstice belongs to these categories: Print & Play, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Eclipse: Minions of the Solstice and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Eclipse: Minions of the Solstice are: Touko Tahkokallio and Sampo Sikiö. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Eclipse: Minions of the Solstice as an expansion for Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy to use it. Check that your edition of Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.