12/11/2023 0 Comments Rio Grande Games TichuThen they select a technology that can be placed where they researched. Before the technology is added, an event is triggered that can provide something for the active player or impact the entire table. Two of those spots are centered around research, which moves population (one of the three main resources) onto one of the available technologies. Players begin the game with four generic areas they may put their worker to reap benefits. The big hook that gets players interested in Beyond the Sun is that it heavily focuses on a tech tree. All the while, it does it in a quick playtime (one to two hours) with large amounts of variability. It combines euro mechanics with area control and a pinch of civilization set in a near-future sci-fi universe. Spoilers up front, Beyond the Sun gets it right, but in ways that I didn’t expect when I picked it up, particularly from a first-time designer (Dennis Chan). ![]() But sometimes, even I must admit that the masses get it right. Even looking over my favorite games from last year, very few have reached the Top 1000 as of writing this. Much of the BGG Top 50 I think shouldn’t be there. I must admit, I’m generally against the grain when it comes to the board gaming hype train.
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