Gaia Project (BGG #9)

We'll play 'Gaia Project'.
You must watch the short video beforehand, unless you already know the Rules: (1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xxrbch65D8
(2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Bh9OPANR8M
BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220308/gaia-project

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Gaia Project has similar game-mechanics to Terra Mystica. As in the original Terra Mystica, 14 different factions live on seven different kinds of planets, and factions are bound to their own home planets, so to develop and grow, they must terraform neighboring planets into their home environments in competition with the other groups.

In addition, Gaia planets can be used by all factions for colonization, and Transdimensional planets can be changed into Gaia planets.
All factions can improve their skills in six different areas of development: Terraforming, Navigation, Artificial Intelligence, Gaiaforming, Economy, Research; leading to advanced technology and special bonuses. To do all of that, each group has special skills and abilities.

The playing area is made of ten sectors, allowing a variable set-up and thus an even bigger replay value than its predecessor Terra Mystica.

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The fee will be paid directly to the venue and the cost is about $80 per person. They do not sell food, but you can order food to be delivered or bring takeaways.