
- BGG rank
- BGG #107
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy
- 2–6 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2011

Expansion for Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
Rules assistance for Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy – Galactic Events
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.

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Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy – Galactic Events is an expansion for Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy released in 2020 for 2–6 players. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
Content: 8 sector hexes consisting of Nebula, Supernova, Black Hole, and Pulsar. Also, a rules pamphlet is included. This expansion pack contains updated versions of four separate expansions for the original first edition of the game. Each of the sector hexes are optional and may be added individually or in combinations to the base game. The Galactic Events expansion was included in the Worlds Afar Collection - a Kickstarter bundle of a number of expansions and some exclusive content.
Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy – Galactic Events supports 2–6 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.
Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy – Galactic Events has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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: Second Dawn for the Galaxy – Galactic Events belongs to these categories: Fighting, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy – Galactic Events as an expansion for Eclipse: Second 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: Second Dawn for the Galaxy to use it. Check that your edition of Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.