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In Tiny Epic Galaxies each player controls a galactic empire, aiming to expand their influence by acquiring highly contested planets and increasing their cosmic armada. The game revolves around an innovative dice-rolling combo mechanic. The number of dice you roll is determined by the strength of your galaxy. Each die is engraved with symbols representing the various actions you can take, such as moving a spaceship, increasing your culture or energy resources, or advancing your political or economic influence over newly discovered planets.
Through careful planning, you must make the most out of your turn, taking the available actions in whichever order you consider most beneficial. But be careful, as each of your opponents can choose to follow each action you take by expending valuable resources. This means that it can always be your turn, even when it is someone else’s turn!
Players will colonize new planets throughout the game, thereby earning victory points and accumulating special abilities which they can activate for their galactic empire. Careful spending of resources will ensure the fastest growth of your empire, while allowing you to receive the biggest possible pay‐off from the actions you take.
Will your influence be enough to control the most powerful planets in the galaxy? Will you be able to meet your secret objective along the way? Will your empire stand victorious?
Tiny Epic Galaxies FAQ
Year Published
2015
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Chairman of the Board top_20_list at 2:01 sentiment: negative
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
- Appropriate components for the game style; fits dice-driven engine-building vibe
Cons
- Continues to not resonate; popularity is puzzling to the reviewer
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- "I find these styles of games quite frustrating because whatever you do somebody else on their terms ends up undoing"
- "I can't seem to understand why these games are so popular"
- "Massively impressed with this one"
- "an absolute joy to play"
- "I adore this game"
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Our Family Plays Games (OFPG) general_discussion at 1:00:28 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- A long-standing favorite, compact box
- Compact yet deep decision space
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- tech development and colony expansion
- Space empire-building
- lite/accessible
Comparison games
- Tiny Epic Towns
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Stara is a splendor master.
- I like to reserve cards.
- The cards act as emotional bridges, letting players tackle complex topics without having to find the perfect words first.
- Earth promo card with the red fox and badger promo card is a collector's item.
- Thunder Road Vendetta is a blast. Yes, it is the best.
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Unknown Channel general_discussion at 0:00 sentiment: positive
video_pk 10470 · mention_pk 30833
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Accessible, quick-to-play
- Lightweight but thematic enough for fans of space games
Cons
- Depth can be limited for veteran gamers
- Pacing depends on player count
Thematic elements
- Galactic empire-building
- Space
Comparison games
- Tiny Epic Mechs
- Tiny Epic Quest
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Dice-based resource management — Dice rolls govern resource generation and actions each round
- multi-path progression — Players choose routes to expand influence and unlock capabilities
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- This is a banger similo deck.
- Galaxies is hands down my favorite that he's done.
- It's a fun episode, so it should be good.
- Star Wars Battle of Hoth is officially available I guess.
- I just love the wings on your dragon.
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Unknown Channel top_10_list at 3:54 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Beautiful art and solid, approachable gateway into the Tiny Epic line
- Engaging engine-building and planetary action variety
Cons
- Higher upkeep relative to some light games
- Some players may prefer a more streamlined solo engine-builder
Thematic elements
- Galactic civilization via worker-placement-ish actions
- Galactic empire-building and exploration
- Light, thematic sci-fi progression
Comparison games
- Terraforming Mars (engine-building flavor)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Press-your-luck dice rolls for opponent actions — Enemy AI turns rely on dice to determine hindering actions
- Ratcheting engine via planet actions — Reinforcing actions to reach 21 points before AI opponent
- Worker placement with dice as workers — Dice act as workers to claim planet actions and advance your empire
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's very thematic, basically a gamification of the process of creating a character in DND
- the AI opponent is very smooth and doesn't take a lot of upkeep
- it's one page front and back, that's it very, very simple rules
- this is known as a raw and ripe game and it's a pretty beloved genre
- the universe games come with mini expansion modules that add replayability
- an 18-card masterpiece
- print this right here to turn it into a flip and ride game
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Unknown top_10_list at 17:55 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Dynamic, innovative mechanics for a small box
- Strong lunchtime play value and replayability
Cons
- Some players may prefer heavier engine builders
Thematic elements
- Engine-building and exploration in a compact footprint
- Space exploration and colonization across a micro-sized galaxy
- pocket-sized space opera
Comparison games
- Tiny Epic Defenders
- Blood Rage
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- area/sector control via dice economy — Control of sectors through dice-driven choices and upgrades.
- dice-based actions / engine-building — Dice determine actions and upgrades to enhance a player's space empire.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- El Grande is the Godfather of the area control games
- the longevity of Pandemic uh this can't be denied
- it's basically descent with Star Wars slapped on
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John Gets Games general_discussion at 14:55 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Accessible, fast, and replayable
- Strong fit for new players and casual groups
Cons
- Some min-maxing occurs, but within a light engine-building framework
Thematic elements
- Resource management and engine-building on a small footprint
- Space exploration and colonization
- Compact, fast-paced dice/engine-building
Comparison games
- Other Tiny Epic titles
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice drafting and engine building — Roll dice to generate resources and powers; optimize engine to score points.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I’m cautiously excited if that makes sense.
- Stone Age is a great recommendation because it really helps explore worker placement without an overload of rules.
- Cheez-its are the number one around here.
- Rivet Heads is being published by New Mill Games, which is a publisher with a small team.
- Tiny Epic Galaxies is my favorite Tiny Epic game after trying most of them.
- I ended up stopping formal reviews because they were taking the joy out of the hobby for me.
- Dominant Species Marine tweaks the worker placement, making it a bit lighter on overhead but still chaotic.
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Three Minute Board Games general_discussion at 8:41 sentiment: negative
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
none
Cons
- Host didn't like other Tiny Epic games
- Turned off by series
- Old acquisition (3-4 years)
- Still haven't played
Thematic elements
- Dice allocation
- Space exploration
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I used to call this a shelf of shame that was a pretty common thing to call it back in the day and I don't never really liked that term because I don't feel shame that I haven't got to these games
- this is mostly work like this is just a backload of things I probably should get to
- people will still be looking for it
- it doesn't matter if the game is like 20 years old people will still be looking for it
- I've painted this one and I spent a lot of time doing it
- there's no point putting them on the channel I think both of them have been out of print for like a decade
- one of the worst kickstarters by one of the worst studios in board gaming history
- Golden Bell Studios did everything wrong you could possibly think of
- purely toxic company run by incredibly terrible people
- it would be kind of a joke that I'd be able to do a three minute video of feudum
- this game has a tutorial video online that's like 40 minutes long
- The Rose explanation video feels like a parody but it's actually how the game is played
- nothing personally to me puts me off playing a game that then sitting down unboxing it and having a craft assignment
- stop making me spend hours assembling your damn games
- this is an uncontrollable mess right now
- I'm a full-time dad and I'm really doing this in the evenings
- I have a finite space and also it just puts pressure and stress on me having a whole bunch of crap there that I know I'm not going to get to
- I'm going to do a big cull
- I will be published by this company but that doesn't mean I'm going to be slavishly devoted to every single game they put out
- I am a sucker for cute animal games like I really am
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Board Game Coffee live_giveaway_event at 11:11 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- travel-friendly footprint
- engaging engine-building feel
Cons
- dice variability can influence outcomes
Thematic elements
- engine-building and space conquest
- space frontier, small-scale planet systems
- Array
Comparison games
- Dune: Imperium
- Galaxy Trucker
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- we're collecting for Sick Kids
- this is the second time we're giving away gifts
- Merry Christmas guys
- it's a big thank you to all of our donors
- it's Game of Thrones I feel like such a tool
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Board Game Coffee top_5_list at 8:42 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Compact, portable footprint makes it travel-friendly
- Very strategic while still being accessible, and highly replayable
- Vibrant components and theme that appeal to space fans
Cons
- Like many dice-rich games, variance can affect expectations and pacing
- Some players may find the setup or rulebook dense at first
Thematic elements
- galactic expansion and victory through strategic development
- Cartoonish space exploration and galaxy conquest
- lighthearted and highly thematic, with a focus on scale and exploration
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice-based action selection — Roll dice to determine actions; players optimize outcomes across turns.
- Resource management / engine-building — Manage actions and dice results to expand your galaxy and score points.
- Variable player powers — Each player can take on different roles or quests, adding variety.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- our number five competitive board game for couples is Letters to Whitechapel
- one person can control all five policemen or you can have five other players chasing the jack
- it's a great choice for couples
- it's artless it's really good it's a good game horrible title
- it's a great competitive two-player deck builder actually up to 5 players
- photosynthesis this is a beautiful game
- the goal is to collect more sunlight than your opponent and then spend that sunlight to grow more trees
- Britney beats me more often than I do
- it's so frustrating for me I can't seem to win this game as much as Mark
- it's a great game
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Board Game Coffee top_50_list at 15:54 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Compact footprint with big gameplay density
- Great for quick sessions and casual-to-midweight players
- Diverse planetary powers and combinations keep replayability high
Cons
- Some players may find the dice randomness limiting
- Can feel light compared to heavier contenders when expansions are not used
Thematic elements
- Resource management with expansion and exploration flavor
- Small-scale space exploration and colonization with modular tech trees
- Compact, fast-paced engine-building with a dice-rolling mechanic
Comparison games
- Star Realms
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- dice-drafting / Yahtzee-style dice mechanic — dice provide actions; you can sacrifice dice to modify results
- Resource management / engine-building — gather culture, energy, and other resources to launch ships and unlock abilities
- space exploration on planets with tableau integration — planets provide asymmetrical benefits as they are claimed and added to your tableau
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- this game is just fantastic
- it's a brain burner
- it's a top-notch game
- the betrayer card in there
- this thing is Scott ohms masterpiece I love love love love tiny epic galaxies
- Terraforming Mars is a game about terraforming Mars
- I could play this game forever
- it's the game that keeps on giving
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Kyoto Kanto general_discussion at 15:51 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
- Compact game
Cons
- Solo play didn't appeal
- Players prefer bigger games
Thematic elements
- space
- sci-fi
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- the fastest-growing boardgame community in the world
- I'm a big fan of Kitchen rush
- why isn't this an everybody toy store this should be sold alongside uno
- I think one of the best low-complexity games over the plate
- my favorite board game reviewer is a channel called alas board games
- so bloody good game
- wow this is I should have played at ages ago
- reckoners is really cool game
- this is a fabulous looking game real-time submarine warfare game
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BoardGame Coffee general_discussion at 54:51 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- space theme is appealing
- compact, scalable for families
Cons
- some find the rules a touch fiddly
Thematic elements
- space-themed resource management
- space exploration and colonization
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- deck-building / action selection — players acquire ships and abilities to explore and develop their empire.
- space-theme resource management — manage resources to expand influence and win conditions.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- We the really all we do is give you the toys but the people who make you the toys—the elves there's the really the important ones.
- the more subs we get actually helps us more grow and then if we grow we can do more of these and get stuff to you
- donate to Sick Kids it’d be great help just to help the little ones
- Encore is a rolling right game.
- Star Realms is simple to teach and always fun to play.
- Flick of Faith is a rolling right game.
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