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EVE: The Second Genesis
2006
Rules assistance for EVE: The Second Genesis
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- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for EVE: The Second Genesis
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EVE: The Second Genesis is a board game released in 2006 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Pétur Örn Þórarinsson, Stefán Friðriksson, and Reynir Harðarson and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
EVE: The Second Genesis™ is a collectible card game created by the developers of the award winning MMOG EVE Online. Introduction & Background The world of EVE is the world of the future - our future! As the game begins, mankind has spent millennia enduring a vicious cycle of destruction and triumph. It has led to millions of settlers being severed from civilization and stranded in a galaxy, far away from planet Earth. Its history now faded in the mists of time. In this new world, five distinct human races have emerged as the primary contestants for power. They are the Amarr, Minmatar, Gallente, Caldari - all of which are playable in this Core Set - and the mysterious Jovians. Each race relies on the success of progressive corporations to increase the overall influence in the galaxy. A corporation’s innate zest for building wealth and prestige, in addition to its intense focus on reaching goals, make the corporation the most effective tool in the struggle for power. Some would even say they are the most effective means of governing the masses as well... The Game Concept You must produce a steady income by claiming the outer regions of space and harvesting their rich resources. Enhance your star base and defend it from incoming threats. Build a fleet of spaceships and send them on missions to reduce your opponents’ income, steal their resources, and ultimately destroy their star bases. Victory Conditions If all your opponents’ star bases have been destroyed, or you have met an alternative victory condition, you win the game. If you are to draw a card when none are left in your deck, you lose the game.
Mechanics
Publishers
- CCP Games (Crowd Control Productions)
Questions and answers
EVE: The Second Genesis 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.
The listed playing time for EVE: The Second Genesis is 20 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.
The catalogue lists EVE: The Second Genesis for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
EVE: The Second Genesis has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
EVE: The Second Genesis belongs to these categories: Card Game, Video Game Theme, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 credited designers of EVE: The Second Genesis are: Pétur Örn Þórarinsson, Stefán Friðriksson, and Reynir Harðarson. 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 EVE: The Second Genesis as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.