Looking for an 8-player, heavy strategy game that rewards players who are willing to learn the complex ruleset and decision space? While we suggest splitting into two groups or picking a game of lower complexity, here are our recommendations.

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Summary: Build an intergalactic empire through in this epic game of trade, research, conquest, and grand politics.

You Might Like If… you enjoy civilization-style games with lots of asymmetrical factions and upgrades, and want an epic full-day experience that is a rich combination of engine-building, combat, politics, and hidden objectives.

Summary: Play as one of nine alien races wheeling and dealing with the rest of the galaxy as you build up your technologies to be as efficient as possible.

You Might Like If… you enjoy engine-building games and open trading with other players, and want a unique and epic experience with highly asymmetrical factions that can support high player counts.