
- BGG rank
- BGG #325
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Galaxy Trucker
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2007

Rules assistance for Galaxy of Trian: The Beginning of Conquest
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Galaxy of Trian: The Beginning of Conquest is an expansion for Galaxy of Trian released in 2014 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Seweryn Piotrowski, Grzegorz Kalarus, and Sebastian Oliwa and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement.
The Beginning of Conquest expansion introduces two new ship classes to Galaxy of Trian: the Corvette and Rogue. These new ships allow players to steal materials and even to block the expansion of other player’s planetary systems. The expansion adds 12 two-sided galaxy tiles, 12 Corvette ship tokens (3 in each color), 8 rogue ship tokens (2 in each color) and four modules.
Galaxy of Trian: The Beginning of Conquest 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 Galaxy of Trian: The Beginning of Conquest is 45 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 Galaxy of Trian: The Beginning of Conquest for ages 14 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.
Galaxy of Trian: The Beginning of Conquest has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Galaxy of Trian: The Beginning of Conquest belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Area Majority / Influence, 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 credited designers of Galaxy of Trian: The Beginning of Conquest are: Seweryn Piotrowski, Grzegorz Kalarus, and Sebastian Oliwa. 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 Galaxy of Trian: The Beginning of Conquest as an expansion for Galaxy of Trian. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Galaxy of Trian to use it. Check that your edition of Galaxy of Trian is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.