Race for the Galaxy Review - with Ryan Metzler

Ryan reviews this classic card game from Rio Grande.

Buy the game at http://tinyurl.com/raceforthegalaxy

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[wr00t]

When i watch a review about the game i have played a lot, i understand that no review or even how-to-play video can explain how it really feels. One has to play it a lot to understand how good this game is. For a new player it looks like a bunch of cards, nothing special. But when you look into your hand and you see so many possibilities and strategies, and you draw again and see even more and you have to pay with those cards, so you need to sacrifice something. Man.. brain burner, but good one.

[gunslingerak]

Really pleased to finally see a RftG review on The Dice Tower! For anyone who saw this and wants to know more, I'd also recommend episode 29 of Ryan Sturm's How to Play podcast, which also does a great job helping you get your head around this one.

[jerseyj2]

Very confusing explanation.

[mimithedog123]

@cacahahacaca looks like ultra pro

[cacahahacaca]

What card sleeves are you using?

[StexeGod]

I'd suggest that you start with an overview of how the game works instead of jumping into the explanation like you did. First, explain the object: to get victory points by either trading or settling / development (and what the two different cards in the game are, planets and developments). Then explain that each turn you select an action card secretly and perform all actions revealed with a bonus for the action card you selected. FINALLY, explain what you did so people have an idea how it works.

[JohanKH]

@peregrimus I haven't played either but would prefer to play RFTG I suppose. But the price of GTR is so low that there's no question. If GTR interest you get it, I probably will. RFTG with all expansions would be much more of a "Do I really want to do this?" thing for me.

[JohanKH]

I don't like that the cardboard is of shitty quality, the price of the expansions is insane considering how little there is in each box and how many they are and also I can agree that maybe the box are unnecessary big but I can't say I care much about that. Icons are fine since I would hate reading a bunch of text much more than learning and looking at icons. All games like Thunderstone, Dominion and Gosu which have a lot of text on the cards make me feel like it will take a while to decide.

[GrandElemental]

Truly an excellent game, pretty much the perfect combination of strategy and luck. =) I admit, this game is a hard for newbies, but when they learn to see the basic tactics, the game will become an instant classic.

The play time is short enough, there's a LOT of variety, the choices will make a huge difference, not much mean things to bully your friends with while the interaction keeps high enough... there is no real reason not to recommend this game.

[rpmetzler]

@peregrimus Wow...now that is a hard question. In my opinion, I'd go with Race for the Galaxy. I prefer the style of play...always having access to all of the potential actions, but Glory to Rome does have its own charm and is a VERY good game as well. I filmed a GtR review last night, and it will be submitted to Tom shortly.

[peregrimus]

so whats better RFTG or Glory to Rome