Galaxy of Trian Deluxe

Galaxy of Trian is a tile-based sci-fi game, during which the players explore an expanding galaxy.Game is designed for 2-4 players, above the age of ten, and the playtime of 45-60 min. Players command opposing forces in a race to discover and control the powerful technology left behind by the unmatched race Trian. As the game plays proceeds players form a galaxy full of nebulas, gas clouds, planetary systems and outer space using triangular, two-sided tiles.Players take turns drawing a tile and placing it on the table, thus forming planetary systems, nebulas, and the area of outer space, in which spaceships move. Each turn players obtain minerals [crystals] from the nebulae they control. The basic unit in the game is an emissary, which has the ability to fight over nebulas and planetary systems. When the player wins dominance in the system, the emissary is able to take control over the research stations left by the Trian race.
Players can achieve points in the game in various ways: by the closing areas of space, leveling up the stations in nebulas and obtaining minerals [crystals] from them, making research, or from battles. There are also tiles which provide the players with special actions, and the game variants allowing them to customize matches, accordingly to their preferences. The mechanisms allow the players to use a variety of strategies and tactics.