I used to play a LOT of space 4x games back in the day when I had a bit more time on my hands.  I still enjoy the occasional game of “Galactic Civilizations” or “Sins of a Solar Empire”, but these video games can still take hours to play despite the fact that everything is computerized/automated.  “Roll for the Galaxy” appealed to me because of its advertised forty-five minute playtime, despite the fact that you’re still settling worlds, researching technology, and recruiting workers.  Before I talk about how I felt about this game after it was all said and done, let’s take a brief moment to look at how the game is played.

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