Capstone Games2024Tomáš Holek
Galileo Galilei
- Ships from Hudsonville, MI. Free in-store pickup.
- 30-day returns on sealed, unused items. No restocking fee.
Is it for your table?
Plays solo, or with up to 4 at the table.
A full game night, start to finish.
Plenty to chew on. Expect a rules walkthrough first. (3.0 / 5 on BGG)
Good for older kids, teens and adults.
About the game
Galileo Galilei is a board game from Capstone Games, designed by Tomáš Holek (2024). It plays 1–4 players in 50–100 minutes, for ages 12+. BoardGameGeek players rate it 7.6 out of 10 and call it medium-heavy (3.0 / 5 weight).
“And yet it moves,” he said. Galileo Galilei is a new Euro-style game in which you take on the role of an astronomer who will discover new planets, uncover hidden star systems, enhance your telescope, and achieve groundbreaking scientific discoveries amidst the challenging era of obscurantism. In Galileo Galilei, your telescope becomes your guide to choose from five available actions. As you progress, these actions can be upgraded, unlocking new realms of strategic possibilities. Discover different planets and star systems. Collect lenses of the three main colors to make groundbreaking discoveries. Stay vigilant, as the unwelcome arrival of Inquisitors could threaten your hard-earned reputation. Best find a way to profit from their visit instead…
- GROUNDBREAKING ASTRONOMY STRATEGY: Take on the role of a pioneer astronomer during the era of obscurantism, using your specialized telescope to navigate a world of scientific discovery and celestial exploration.
- UPGRADABLE TELESCOPE ACTIONS: Features an innovative telescope guide to choose from five core actions; as you progress, enhance your gear to unlock new realms of strategic possibilities and legendary breakthroughs.
- UNCOVER THE COSMOS: Collect lenses of the three main colors to make groundbreaking discoveries, mapping out new planets and hidden star systems while managing your hard-earned reputation.
- PERFECT FOR INTELLECTUAL GAME NIGHTS: Ideal for weekend hobby sessions or holiday gatherings—this deep strategy game is a fantastic choice for winter evenings or summer gaming events where players desire a clever mental challenge.
- FOR HISTORY BUFFS AND STRATEGISTS: An essential addition for fans of historical Euro games and space enthusiasts; perfect for use in home libraries, hobby workshops, or local gaming clubs to outwit the Inquisitors.
Details
- Designer
- Tomáš Holek
- Publisher
- Capstone Games
- Themes
- Renaissance
- Published
- 2024
- SKU
- PTGG-01
Ratings, player counts, play time and weight are from BoardGameGeek.
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