Eclipse: Rise of the Ancients

Rating based on prototype/beta-test!

I like the new technology etc. Alliances seem a bit unwieldy.

Excellent expansion. Offers loads of interesting and enjoyable options/components along with the ability to play 7-9 player games. I consider this a must have expansion between the extra players, the rare tech, the alliances, and the simultaneous play options.

La expansión que complementa al mejor 4x, una vez has jugado varias partidas, la necesitarás pues redondea aún más a un juegazo, añadiendo alianzas, nuevas razas y nuevas opciones para acabar con el monopolio de los misiles. MUST HAVE

This is what an expansion should feel like, adding more depth and broadening the strategic horizon. The modular design of the expansion is also great. You can choose to implement the addons you like and discard the rest. But the best part is that all the new techs, ancients, discoveries, alliances, developments, systems etc. add to the narrative making each play even more fun without making the game drastically more complex. Especially the fact that you can have a deeper experience without sacrificing more time is a big plus.

Oh, and a great production value, too.

Modular expansion.

• Adds option to play with up to 9 players (tighter and more unforgiving)
• Adds option for simultaneously play (not recommended with Warp Portals)
• Adds Alliances with other players (shared victory)
• Adds new tiles: ** Development tiles (alternative for research tiles) ** Rare tech tiles and ship parts ** 4 new alien species ** New discovery tiles ** Warp Portals (more long-range movement) ** Fixes issues with swingy missiles and expensive movement costs (interceptor bay, warp portals).
• Adds new Ancients NPCs: ** Homeworlds: make galaxy tighter ** Dreadnought may replace the galactic center ** Hive tiles: up to 3 base ancient ships move randomly to an adjacent hex (dice roll)