You build a galactic civilization using a deck of cards that serve as your planets tech and currency. It uses a simultaneous action selection system so the games fly by in twenty minutes. The iconography takes a few plays to learn but the depth is completely unmatched. It scales really well whether you have two or five people at the table. Do not let the box cover fool you because the gameplay is top tier. It provides a nice balance of luck and strategy without feeling unfair.