Galileo Galilei takes you back to the 17th century, a time of scientific revolutions and discoveries. Players assume the roles of astronomers who develop telescopes, observe celestial bodies, and compete for prestige in an era when science often clashed with dogma. The goal is to gain fame by discovering planets, star systems, and advancing along university tracks, while keeping an eye on inquisitors who can diminish your reputation.

This is a euro-style strategy game featuring action selection, rondel, and combo-building mechanics.

On the game board, you have a rotating telescope that determines which actions you can perform. Each movement of the telescope allows two actions—one fixed and one from movable tiles that shift to the bottom after use, creating a dynamic action order.

Actions include:

• Observing celestial bodies (larger objects for more points or constellations for smaller bonuses).
• Upgrading actions for stronger effects.
• Collecting discovery cards and colored lenses for research.
• Moving along university tracks for points and bonuses.
• Managing inquisitors who can impose penalties or grant points if handled correctly.

When the last discovery card is played, the game ends, and the player with the most points wins.

Galileo Galilei is a strategic euro game that combines scientific theme and innovative mechanics in a tense race for glory under the stars. 🔭