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Our Verdict
Enjoyed Eclipse and want another trick up your sleeve? Pulsar adds some neat tactical options without overcomplicating things. If you love optimizing every move, you'll dig it!
Highlights
- New tactical options
- Adds strategic timing
- Expands the board
- Easy to integrate
Keep in mind
- Weaker actions
- Limited usage
- Little new content
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Hey there, space cadets! If you're a fan of Eclipse and looking to spice up your galactic battles, Pulsar is your next mission objective. This mini-expansion introduces two Pulsar sector hexes and one Nova Burst Discovery Tile, adding extra flavor to your board setup and tactical decisions. The Pulsar hexes represent those exotic celestial bodies that, once you place your influence, grant you the chance to activate a cosmic pulse. Instead of taking a standard action, you can use this pulse to perform a weaker version of build, upgrade, or move actions. Think of it as a tactical bonus, but be mindful: it's only usable before you pass your turn, and you can only place one influence disc there. The Nova Burst, on the other hand, is a discovery tile that deals area damage to all enemy ships when activated during a battle. If you still hold it at the end of the game, it's worth a few extra victory points. It's a small expansion, but it adds interesting layers of strategy and timing, especially for those who enjoy optimizing every move and surprising their opponents. Perfect for players who have already mastered the base game and are seeking new ways to achieve intergalactic supremacy.
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Publisher
Lautapelit.fi
Designer
Touko Tahkokallio
Artist
Sampo Sikiö
Does this expansion significantly change the base game?
Pulsar is a mini-expansion, so it adds new elements but doesn't revolutionize the base game. It's more of an extra spice for those who already know and love Eclipse.
Do I need to have played Eclipse before to understand Pulsar?
Absolutely! Pulsar is an expansion, so it relies entirely on the base game of Eclipse. You need the main game to use these new components.
How many players does Pulsar support?
Pulsar doesn't change the player count of Eclipse. It works with the same player range as the base game, which is 2 to 6 players.
What exactly does the Pulsar's 'pulse' do?
When you activate the Pulsar, you can use a weaker action (move, build, or upgrade) instead of a normal action. It's a way to optimize your turn, but with a trade-off.
Is the Nova Burst Discovery Tile very powerful?
It deals 1 damage to all enemy ships in a battle, which can be quite useful. However, it's a limited resource, and its impact depends on when it's used.
Is Pulsar worth buying if I only play with 2 players?
Yes! While the game shines with more players, Pulsar's additions function well in 2-player games, adding more tactical options for optimizing your empire.