Excursions
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- Designer Ben Rosset
- Publisher Kinson Key Games
- Illustration Ian O'Toole
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What to Expect
You take the role of a cruise director on a Galactic Cruise space station, planning excursions, advertising to guests, upgrading ships and developing your operation. The station rotates and the active player chooses one of several outer actions; all players perform that action, while the active player also gains a variable bonus. The game ends when a player reaches the required victory points and final scoring determines the winner.
Who Is This Game For?
Excursions targets hobby gamers who enjoy economic games with thematic sci‑fi settings; with a 10+ age suggestion it can be family‑played, but the 90‑minute duration and medium complexity suit experienced players and regular game‑night groups.
How It Works
The core is a rotating station board where the active player selects an outer action and all players take that action simultaneously; the active player additionally gets a bonus that changes as the station rotates. Key mechanics include Hand Management, Multi-Use Cards, Income and Market interactions, plus End Game Bonuses and Variable Set-up to vary each session.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Ben Rosset, Excursions links to Galactic Cruise and emphasizes a rotating-action tableau that changes bonus potency. Its mix of Follow/Market mechanics with hand management and multi-use cards sets it apart from straightforward economic titles.
Pro
- Rotating station tableau creates changing action bonuses
- Blend of Hand Management, Multi-Use Cards and Income/Market offers strategic depth
- Solo mode available and supports up to 6 players
- Variable set-up increases replayability
Contra
- Around 90 minutes per game requires time commitment
- Medium complexity mechanics can be challenging for newcomers
Setting & atmosphere
The game is set aboard a state-of-the-art Galactic Cruise space station in Earth's solar system; you act as a cruise director organizing guest vacations and managing your fleet in a futuristic economic environment.
Tips for beginners
Focus first on basic income and excursion synergies and get comfortable with the station rotation before optimizing long-term combos.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes. The game supports solo play (players.min = 1).
How long does a game really take?
Published duration is about 90 minutes; expect longer for a first play including setup and explanation.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with hand management and economic mechanics is helpful; the game fits the medium/advanced hobby audience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Excursions combines a rotating action tableau with multi-use cards and market/income systems, creating a distinct play loop compared to pure worker-placement or engine-builders.
Is this suitable for families?
Age recommendation is 10+, but complexity and length make it better for families with some gaming experience.
What mechanic makes it special?
The rotating station board with shifting active-player bonuses combined with multi-use cards is the standout mechanic.
Fazit
If you like medium‑weight economic games with a sci‑fi cruise theme and ~90 minute playtime, Excursions is worth trying; casual groups without experience in economic mechanics may find it dense.
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