Andromeda’s Edge is an ambitious, strategic board game that takes players on a space‑faring adventure at the edge of the Andromeda galaxy. It is the spiritual successor to Dwellings of Eldervale, but swaps the fantasy theme for science fiction and enhances the mechanics with greater depth and complexity.

The game is set in a distant galactic region, where players lead unique space factions with their own ships, abilities, and objectives. The goal is to build a civilization, explore space, battle enemies (including attackers known as raiders), and progress along various development paths. All of this unfolds on a modular game board that changes from game to game, increasing the sense of exploration and unpredictability.

Instead of traditional workers, players send ships to different regions of space to gather resources, develop planets, or trigger special actions. Players construct modules on their space stations, which provide additional actions, resources, and upgrades. When ships return to the station, these modules activate. Five different tracks (science, industry, trade, civilization, supremacy) allow for advancement and scoring. When ships from different factions or raiders meet, combat is triggered. The system is more controlled than in its predecessor, incorporating targeting, tactics, and diplomacy. A dynamic event system influences the flow of the game, triggers scoring, and changes the game’s tempo.

Andromeda’s Edge is ideal for experienced players who enjoy complex games with multilayered mechanics. It requires more table space and setup time, but offers a rich and rewarding experience. 🛸