Andromeda's Edge: Genesis (2025)

by Cardboard Alchemy
14+
2-4
80' - 160'
93
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Type

Dice Rolling
Worker's Placement

Theme

Fighting
Science Fiction
Territory Building

Mechanic

Area Majority / Influence
Events
Hand Management
Hexagon Grid
Tech Trees / Tech Tracks
Variable Set-up
Worker Placement, Different Worker Types
Variable Player Powers
End Game Bonuses
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Launch Date:

Dec 31, 2025

End Date:

-

Backers:

-

Funds raised:

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Overview

Andromeda's Edge presents a dazzling and perilous frontier at the edge of the Andromeda Galaxy, where adventure and danger collide. This uncharted region is a modular expanse scattered with the remnants of a precursor civilization, rich with mystery and potential. Its boundaries are patrolled by ruthless extragalactic raiders and bordered by dense, luminous nebulae, making it a haven for those desperate enough to escape the oppressive rule of the Lords of Unity in search of freedom and a new future. As the leader of a resilient faction, you begin with a humble space station, a fleet of ships, and limited resources, determined to establish a thriving civilization in this harsh and unpredictable domain. Strategic decisions pave the way to progress, allowing you to gather vital resources, claim moons, and expand your station with advanced modules. The opportunity to populate planets and construct developments drives your efforts, while rival factions and challenges test your resolve. Gameplay alternates between launching starships into the vast regions of Andromeda to collect resources, engage in actions at Alliance Bases, or face dice-based battles against raiders and opponents. These battles carry high stakes, with supremacy hanging in the balance, while clever tactics can turn setbacks into advantageous rewards. Returning your ships to your station activates your engine, harnessing acquired modules to generate energy, gain resources, and execute critical actions that propel your faction forward. As your faction grows, the construction of developments such as Observatories, Factories, Spaceports, Cities, and Obelisks drives progress. Modules earned through exploration and strategy advance you along the progress tracks of Science, Industry, Commerce, Civilization, and Supremacy. Each achievement unlocks mid-game rewards, culminating in a final victory determined by your mastery of these tracks. Andromeda's Edge offers a thrilling blend of exploration, resource management, and confrontation, immersing players in a relentless journey to claim their place in the galaxy. With each turn, the game brings strategic depth and dynamic challenges, creating a rich and unforgettable experience among the stars.