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'''''Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy''''' (commonly known as '''''Eclipse''''') is a strategy [[board game]] produced by {{ill|Lautapelit.fi|fi}}. It was designed by Touko Tahkokallio and first released in 2011. The game currently has three expansions – ''Rise of the Ancients'', released in 2012, ''Ship Pack One'', released in 2013 and ''Shadow of the Rift'', released in 2015 – and four mini expansions.
'''''Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy''''' (commonly known as '''''Eclipse''''') is a strategy [[board game]] produced by {{ill|Lautapelit.fi|fi}}. It was designed by Touko Tahkokallio and first released in 2011. The game currently has three [[Expansion pack|expansions]] – ''Rise of the Ancients'', released in 2012, ''Ship Pack One'', released in 2013 and ''Shadow of the Rift'', released in 2015 – and four mini expansions. A second edition, titled ''Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy'' was released in 2020 featuring revisions to the rules, graphic design, miniatures, and storage. The first edition is no longer being actively published.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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* Lys Passioné Winner (2012)
* Lys Passioné Winner (2012)
* Tric Trac Nominee (2012)
* Tric Trac Nominee (2012)

==Reception==
In a review of ''Eclipse'' in ''[[Black Gate (magazine)|Black Gate]]'', John ONeill said "There's more to the game than just cruel matriarchal domination and deep-space explosions. Maybe. I assume so based on the components listed on the back, anyway. I haven't been able to bring myself to open the box (I have a problem with shrinkwrap. Don't ask)."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.blackgate.com/2013/01/08/seize-control-of-the-galaxy-with-eclipse/ | title=Seize Control of the Galaxy with Eclipse – Black Gate | date=8 January 2013 }}</ref> M Harold Page for ''Black Gate'' said "It's worth saying a word about the playability. The designers have cunningly made the player's board the hub for all those otherwise annoying end-of-round resource calculations."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.blackgate.com/2014/12/04/five-geeky-gaming-christmas-present-ideas/ | title=Five Geeky Gaming Christmas Present Ideas – Black Gate | date=4 December 2014 }}</ref>


==Video game==
==Video game==
The adaptation of the board game, ''Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy'', is a [[4X]] video game developed by the Polish game company Big Daddy's Creations. It was released for [[iOS]] in 2013 and later ported to [[Microsoft Windows]] in 2016. The players take control of one of the races with the main goal of building an empire during a span of nine rounds.<ref name="TA">{{cite web|url=https://toucharcade.com/2013/05/06/eclipse-new-dawn-for-the-galaxy-for-ipad-review/|title=‘Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy’ for iPad Review – A Grand 4X Strategy Game Tailored for the Touchscreen|publisher=[[Touch Arcade]]|access-date=December 30, 2020}}</ref> According to [[Metacritic]], the game was received with "generally favorable" reviews and an average score of 87/100.<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/eclipse-new-dawn-for-the-galaxy|title=Eclipse|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=September 17, 2014}}</ref>
The adaptation of the board game, ''Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy'', is a [[4X]] video game developed by the Polish game company Big Daddy's Creations. It was released for [[iOS]] in 2013 and later ported to [[Microsoft Windows]] in 2016. The players take control of one of the races with the main goal of building an empire during a span of nine rounds.<ref name="TA">{{cite web|url=https://toucharcade.com/2013/05/06/eclipse-new-dawn-for-the-galaxy-for-ipad-review/|title='Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy' for iPad Review – A Grand 4X Strategy Game Tailored for the Touchscreen|date=6 May 2013 |publisher=[[Touch Arcade]]|access-date=December 30, 2020}}</ref> According to [[Metacritic]], the game was received with "generally favorable" reviews and an average score of 87/100.<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/eclipse--new-dawn-for-the-galaxy/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad|title=Eclipse|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=September 17, 2014}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|url=http://www.lautapelit.fi/product.asp?sua=1&lang=3&s=15973&tk=20428498&q=y}}
* [http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/72125/eclipse Eclipse on BoardGameGeek]
* [http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/72125/eclipse Eclipse on BoardGameGeek]
* [https://en.lautapelit.fi/product/42986/eclipse---2nd-dawn-for-the-galaxy-from-us-stock Publisher's website for Eclipse Second Dawn]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170426190712/http://funattic.by/info/board-games/113-eclipse-new-dawn-for-the-galaxy Eclipse on FunAttic]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170426190712/http://funattic.by/info/board-games/113-eclipse-new-dawn-for-the-galaxy Eclipse on FunAttic]


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Latest revision as of 18:02, 2 September 2024

Eclipse
New Dawn for the Galaxy
DesignersTouko Tahkokallio
IllustratorsOssi Hiekkala
Sampo Sikiö
PublishersLautapelit.fi [fi]
Publication2011
GenresStrategy
LanguagesEnglish
Players2–6 (up to 9 with the Rise of the Ancients expansion.)
Playing time2–3 hours
Age range14+
WebsiteLautapelit.fi: Eclipse

Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy (commonly known as Eclipse) is a strategy board game produced by Lautapelit.fi [fi]. It was designed by Touko Tahkokallio and first released in 2011. The game currently has three expansions – Rise of the Ancients, released in 2012, Ship Pack One, released in 2013 and Shadow of the Rift, released in 2015 – and four mini expansions. A second edition, titled Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy was released in 2020 featuring revisions to the rules, graphic design, miniatures, and storage. The first edition is no longer being actively published.

Gameplay

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A game of Eclipse in progress

Eclipse is a 4X strategy game where you must lead your civilization to prevail over the others.[1] Players can choose to play as either a human or alien civilization. On each move, a player takes one of six actions: building, exploring, influencing, moving, researching or upgrading. For example, exploring opens up a new tile in a direction chosen by the exploring player. Each action uses resources (money, materials or science), and resource management is a key part of gameplay.[2]

The galaxy is laid out in three rings of hex tiles, most of which get laid during exploration. At the start of play, only the galaxy center tile and tiles for the players' respective home stars are laid. When exploring, a player chooses a tileless space which is accessible from a star the player occupies. The player then draws a new hex tile from a stack of face-down tiles and lays it in the chosen direction. The player may strategically choose which orientation the tile takes, to create links to existing tiles or to block access by other players.

Honors and awards

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Eclipse has received the following honors and awards:[1]

  • Charles S. Roberts Best Science-Fiction or Fantasy Board Wargame Nominee (2011)
  • Jogo do Ano Nominee (2011)
  • Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork/Presentation Nominee (2012)
  • Golden Geek Best Innovative Board Game Nominee (2012)
  • Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Nominee (2012)
  • Golden Geek Best Thematic Board Game Nominee (2012)
  • Golden Geek Best Wargame Nominee (2012)
  • Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Winner (2012)
  • Golden Geek Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Winner (2012)
  • International Gamers Award – General Strategy: Multi-player Nominee
  • JoTa Best Gamer Game Audience Award (2012)
  • JoTa Best Gamer Game Nominee (2012)
  • JUG Game of the Year Winner (2012)
  • Ludoteca Ideale Winner (2012)
  • Lys Passioné Finalist (2012)
  • Lys Passioné Winner (2012)
  • Tric Trac Nominee (2012)

Reception

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In a review of Eclipse in Black Gate, John ONeill said "There's more to the game than just cruel matriarchal domination and deep-space explosions. Maybe. I assume so based on the components listed on the back, anyway. I haven't been able to bring myself to open the box (I have a problem with shrinkwrap. Don't ask)."[3] M Harold Page for Black Gate said "It's worth saying a word about the playability. The designers have cunningly made the player's board the hub for all those otherwise annoying end-of-round resource calculations."[4]

Video game

[edit]

The adaptation of the board game, Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy, is a 4X video game developed by the Polish game company Big Daddy's Creations. It was released for iOS in 2013 and later ported to Microsoft Windows in 2016. The players take control of one of the races with the main goal of building an empire during a span of nine rounds.[5] According to Metacritic, the game was received with "generally favorable" reviews and an average score of 87/100.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Eclipse (2011)". BoardGameGeek, LLC. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Eclipse Board Game : The no-nonsense overview I wished I had found elsewhere. Part 1". Boardgamery. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Seize Control of the Galaxy with Eclipse – Black Gate". 8 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Five Geeky Gaming Christmas Present Ideas – Black Gate". 4 December 2014.
  5. ^ "'Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy' for iPad Review – A Grand 4X Strategy Game Tailored for the Touchscreen". Touch Arcade. 6 May 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  6. ^ "Eclipse". Metacritic. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
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