In Helios Expanse, you command an interstellar civilization vying for dominance in the galaxy. Colonize planets, research technologies, and build a formidable military to secure supremacy. The victorious civilization will be the one that expands its reach to the most planets, claiming galactic rule.
Inspired by the desire for a streamlined 4X gaming experience, Helios Expanse offers the depth of strategic gameplay in under sixty minutes. Whether you're a seasoned 4X gamer or a newcomer, the game's design ensures a satisfying experience for all. With a focus on simplicity and tactical depth, players can grasp the game's mechanics in just five minutes, making it accessible to all skill levels.
Helios Expanse emphasizes player interaction, maintaining the tension inherent in 4X gameplay. Through action and movement programming, every decision carries weight, driving strategic choices and fostering dynamic gameplay. Experience the thrill of interstellar conquest in a game designed for intense interaction and strategic decision-making.
Helios Expanse - Board Game
Manufacturer:
Greenbrier Games
Year Manufactured: 2019
Item Weight: 2.86 pounds
Item UPC: 602573040478
A game of Helios Expanse places you in control of an interstellar civilization, competing for galactic supremacy against its rivals. You colonize habitable planets, research technologies, and build a military with which to wage war. The civilization that colonizes the most planets emerges victorious and rules the galaxy.
Helios Expanse was inspired by a vision to develop a board game that provided a 4X play experience in under sixty minutes, and the play experience was crafted to be as satisfying for the traditional 4X gamer as it is for the casual gamer. This vision drove a specific set of design goals that would serve as the foundation for the game design. First and foremost, the game was created around the goal of being teachable in less than five minutes. This specific goal drove a streamlined decision tree resulting in simple, but tactical player choices turn to turn. An emphasis was placed on player interaction to preserve the game play tension typically associated with a 4X play experience. Ultimately, this combination of foundational design goals (along with a few others) led to an action/movement programming game mechanism that created just the right amount of tension turn-to-turn. At its core, Helios Expanse is a highly interactive game with simple, but tactical decisions and cohesive, working mechanisms.