Roll for the Galaxy

About

Roll for the Galaxy is a dice-based strategy game where players build space settlements. Each die roll activates different actions, such as producing goods, exploring new planets, or developing technology. The goal is to accumulate the most victory points by settling and developing successful space colonies. Players must carefully manage their resources and make strategic decisions to outpace their opponents.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 186 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

Excellent digital adaptation of a beloved board game, maintaining the core mechanics and adding a smooth interface.
Challenging AI that provides a good level of competition, making the game engaging for both new and experienced players.
Fast-paced gameplay with a good balance of strategy and luck, offering high replayability and enjoyable mechanics.

Frequent crashes and technical issues, particularly during online play and on certain devices like the Steam Deck.
The tutorial is lacking in depth, which may confuse new players unfamiliar with the board game.
Limited online multiplayer functionality and issues with asynchronous play, leading to frustration during remote sessions.

gameplay
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The gameplay is engaging and strategic, particularly due to the reassign mechanic that enhances decision-making with dice placement and development choices. While the tabletop version can be somewhat fiddly, the digital interface simplifies understanding the mechanics, making the game more accessible. Overall, players find it fun and rewarding once they grasp the mechanics, with potential for high ratings pending further playtesting.
- “All in all, 10/10 pending further gameplay.”
- “The tabletop game can be a bit fiddly, and really benefits from some automation, while the interface makes it easy to understand the dice mechanics that can sometimes be a bit opaque in the board game version.”
- “I'm not a big fan of a lot of dice drafting games because the dice are often too random to be useful, but the reassign mechanic allows for a lot more thought and strategy to be put not only into your dice after you roll them, but into what worlds you place, what developments you place, and even the color of dice you use.”
replayability
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The game offers significant replayability, providing many hours of engaging content, especially considering its affordable price. Players appreciate the value and variety that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Many hours of replayability are to be had here.”
- “Lots of replay value in this inexpensive game.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are praised for their wonderful digital adaptation, featuring great visuals and a slick, intuitive interface. Reviewers note that the gameplay is smooth, with solid graphics enhancing the overall experience.
- “A wonderful digital adaptation of the dice game; great visuals and a slick, intuitive interface.”
- “Smooth gameplay and the graphics are solid.”
music
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The music in the game is praised for its thematic coherence, featuring satisfying sound effects and a calming, unobtrusive background score that enhances the overall experience.
- “The look and feel fit the theme, the sound effects were pretty satisfying, and the background music was zen and not intrusive.”