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Race for the Galaxy: The Brink of War is an expansion for Race for the Galaxy released in 2010 for 1–6 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Thomas Lehmann and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
The Brink of War is the third expansion to Race for the Galaxy and requires both earlier expansions (The Gathering Storm and Rebel vs Imperium). This expansion adds 4 new start worlds, 5 goals, 44 game cards, and rules for galactic prestige. New solitaire game counters and drafting rules for six players are also provided. Each round the player(s) with the most prestige earn an additional victory point and possibly a card. Each prestige is worth one victory point at the end of the game, and many of the new cards allow prestige to be spent (for victory points, cards, or other effects). Additionally, a new "once-per-game" action is introduced that allows the user to search the deck for a card meeting a specific stated requirement, or to enhance the bonus the user earns in a round (at the cost of one prestige).
Editions
- Race for the Galaxy: The Brink of WarenRio Grande Games2010
- レース・フォー・ザ・ギャラクシー：戦争の影Hobby Japan2011
- Race for the Galaxy: Au bord de l'AbîmefrYstari Games2010
- Race for the Galaxy: Auf der Schwelle zum KriegdeABACUSSPIELE2010
- Race for the Galaxy: sull'Orlo della GuerraitGamesinitaly, Ghenos Games, Giochix.it2010
Designers
Publishers
- Hobby Japan
- Ghenos Games
- ABACUSSPIELE
- Rio Grande Games
- Ystari Games
- Giochix.it
- Gamesinitaly
Questions and answers
Race for the Galaxy: The Brink of War supports 1–6 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 Race for the Galaxy: The Brink of War is 30–60 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 Race for the Galaxy: The Brink of War 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.
Race for the Galaxy: The Brink of War has a complexity rating of 3.4 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.
Race for the Galaxy: The Brink of War belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Race for the Galaxy: The Brink of War are: Thomas Lehmann. 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 Race for the Galaxy: The Brink of War as an expansion for Race 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 Race for the Galaxy to use it. Check that your edition of Race for the Galaxy is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.