Core Worlds*

Core Worlds is a strategic deck-building card game set in a declining Galactic Realm, where players control barbarian Star Empires at the edge of the galaxy. As the ancient realm weakens, players strive to amass strength, develop tactics, and build their energy resources to create fleets and ground forces. The ultimate goal is to strike at the galactic core, capturing the most prestigious planets and establishing the dominant empire.

Gameplay Overview

  • Deck Building: Players start with a Home World and a Starting Deck, expanding their empire by adding new units, tactics, and worlds.
  • Invasion and Conquest: Invade worlds by matching their Fleet and Ground Strengths using cards from your Warzone.
  • Empire Points: Cards have Empire Points, and the player with the most points at the end wins.

Game Mechanics

  • Central Zone: A common play area where new cards from the Galactic Decks are placed, including units, tactics, and worlds.
  • Fleet and Ground Strength: Key metrics for invading worlds, matched using units from your deck.
  • Warzone: An area where players display conquered worlds and deploy units for future invasions.

Conclusion

Core Worlds offers an engaging experience for players who enjoy strategic planning, resource management, and competitive gameplay in a sci-fi setting. The game's mix of deck-building and tactical conquest requires players to carefully balance the expansion of their empire with the strategic needs of invading new worlds. Core Worlds is ideal for those who relish the challenge of rising from a fringe empire to dominate the galaxy's core, making calculated moves to outmaneuver opponents and achieve supremacy.

Nominated for 1 award.

  • 2 - 5 Players
  • 60 - 120 Minutes
  • 10+ years old
  • Medium difficulty

Video reviews, ratings, Let's Plays and tests for Core Worlds

  • YouTube Review for the game "Core Worlds" by BoardGameGeek
    Video is in English

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