- BGG rating
- 6.6
Master of the Galaxy: The Weavers
- 1 player
- 30–90 min
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,550
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Master of the Galaxy
2018
Rules assistance for Master of the Galaxy
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45–120 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Master of the Galaxy
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Master of the Galaxy is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 45–120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Konstantin Seleznev and Timofey Bokarev and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
The Galaxy is vast, rich and open to any species who discovers space flight... but nine Elder Races are expanding through space, ready to assimilate or exterminate anybody who stands in their way. We are proud to announce Master of the Galaxy, a fast playing 4Х board game - eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate - using a unique and innovative blend of bag-building, card-drafting and tech-tree development mechanisms. Drawing inspiration from classic science-fiction, movies, and computer games, Master of the Galaxy merges all these inspirations into a unique and colorful setting. At the start of your conquest of the Galaxy, you have one star system, one Race card and a modest supply of resources. During the game, you will fill your bag with new resources that may lead you to victory depending on your chosen strategy. Moreover, you can use Progress and Political cards to help you to victory! You choose which way you will dominate the Galaxy — try to quickly spread your people all across the Galaxy, develop your science to a level unreachable by your opponents, embark on a methodical extermination of your rivals, it is up to you to decide. All means are good if you are the winner! You can win this bag building game in different ways - by annihilating your opponents, by building 9 space bases, or by achieving dominance in diplomacy, economics, or science. (Español) La galaxia es vasta, rica y abierta a cualquier especie que descubra el vuelo espacial. Nueve razas ancestrales se expanden a través del espacio, listas para asimilar o exterminar a cualquiera que se ponga en su camino. Master of Galaxy es un juego del tipo 4X (eXplorar, eXpandir, eXplotar y eXterminar) que utiliza una combinación única e innovadora de mecanismos de juego de azar con bolsas, draft y árbol tecnológico. Inspirado en clásicos de la ciencia ficción, películas y juegos de ordenador, Master of the Galaxy fusiona todas sus musas en un entorno único y colorido. Master of the Galaxy combina la gestión de recursos con el uso de cartas. Con la creación de una reserva de recursos que obtendremos de nuestra bolsa al azar, tendremos que decidir invertir en tecnología, desarrollo, ofensiva o en los planes secretos de nuestra raza. Pueden jugar de 2 a 4 jugadores, con una media de 30 a 45 minutos por jugador.
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- Ares Games
- Last Level
- Igrology
Questions and answers
Master of the Galaxy supports 2–4 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 Master of the Galaxy is 45–120 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.
The catalogue lists Master of the Galaxy for ages 10 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.
Master of the Galaxy 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.
Master of the Galaxy belongs to these categories: Science Fiction, Space Exploration, and Civilization. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Master of the Galaxy are: Konstantin Seleznev and Timofey Bokarev. 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 Master of the Galaxy 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.