Andromeda's Edge
- Designer Luke Laurie , Maximus Laurie
- Publisher Cardboard Alchemy , Cranio Creations , CrowD Games , Frosted Games , Galápagos Jogos
- Illustration Sergio Chaves
Track your results with Playnexi
Add this game to your collection and track sessions, scores, and statistics.
Start for freeWhat to Expect
You command a faction on the edge of the Andromeda Galaxy, gathering resources, claiming moons and expanding a modular station. Exploration takes place on a hexagon grid while you compete for area control, fight raiders and advance on multiple progress tracks (Science, Industry, Commerce, Civilization, Supremacy). Mid-game events and end game bonuses influence scoring.
Who Is This Game For?
Aimed at experienced gamers: complexity and a long playtime (approx. 160 minutes) reward planning and engine-building. With a minimum age of 14, it's geared toward adult or older teen groups rather than family play with young children.
How It Works
On your turn you either launch a starship or return ships to your station. Launching places ships on regions of the hex grid to collect resources, take Alliance Base actions or engage in dice battles (Dice Rolling, Area Majority matters). Returning lets you activate station modules and trigger engine effects via Hand Management. Events and End Game Bonuses shape scoring and strategy.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Luke Laurie and Maximus Laurie, Andromeda's Edge merges area control on a Hexagon Grid with modular station development and progress tracks. It was nominated in 2024 for Golden Geek Heavy Game of the Year and for the Origins Awards Best Heavy Strategy Game.
Awards
2024
- 2024 Origins Awards Best Heavy Strategy Game — Nominated
Pro
- Strong thematic integration of exploration and station development
- Multiple progress tracks create strategic depth
- Mix of Area Majority, Hexagon Grid exploration and Dice Rolling conflicts
- Designed for longer, tactical sessions (~160 minutes)
Contra
- Long playtime requires time and focus
- Complex systems can be steep for newcomers
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set at the edge of the Andromeda Galaxy among remnants of a precursor civilization, nebulae and hostile raiders. Players attempt to build a new civilization from a single space station and a few ships.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on learning the launch/return cycle and how station module activations interact with your hand; build toward one or two progress tracks rather than trying to do everything at once.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No — the listed player count is 2–4; a solo mode is not indicated in the base data.
How long does a game really take?
Playtime is listed at about 160 minutes; include setup and explanation time for a longer session.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with heavier strategy games and mechanics like Area Majority and Hand Management is helpful.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its hybrid of hex-grid exploration, modular station engines and progression tracks sets it apart from pure area-control or pure eurogames.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 14 and high complexity, it's better suited to experienced groups than younger family players.
What mechanic makes it special?
The interplay of Area Majority/Influence on a Hexagon Grid with Dice Rolling for combat is central to the experience.
Fazit
If you enjoy multi-hour, thematic strategy games that mix exploration, area control and engine-building for 2–4 players, Andromeda's Edge is worth exploring. Expect a commitment to long, tactical sessions.
