There’s a new crowdfunding project on the horizon that looks set to catch the attention of sci-fi board game fans, especially those who enjoy games with strong visuals and systems built around development rather than conflict.
Launching on June 15, Entropy takes a different approach to space-themed strategy games. Instead of focusing on battles or territorial control, players are tasked with shaping entire solar systems and guiding how they evolve over time.
It’s an ambitious idea, and one that leans heavily into creation rather than destruction!
Building solar systems instead of fighting over them
In this game, players step into the role of advanced scientists working at the edge of known space. Rather than commanding fleets or managing empires, you are responsible for designing living, evolving solar systems.
Stars are developed, planets are placed and shaped, and over time those planets begin to support different forms of life. As the game progresses, each system becomes more complex, with players guiding its growth in different directions depending on their strategy.
A table presence full of colour and movement
One of the most noticeable features of the game is its visual design. The board is bright, detailed, and heavily focused on colour, with each solar system presented in a way that feels active rather than static.
The overall style leans into a more optimistic sci-fi tone, with glowing planetary systems and vibrant lifeforms that stand out strongly compared to more traditional darker space themes.
There is also a clear sense of inspiration from exploration-focused sci-fi, with comparisons being drawn to the feeling of discovery found in games like No Man’s Sky.
Experienced designers behind the project
The design team behind the game includes Tommaso Battista, Simone Luciani, and Nestore Mangone, all of whom are well known within the eurogame space.
Their previous work includes titles such as Barrage and Darwin’s Journey, both of which are known for structured systems and tightly designed decision-making.
That background suggests this new project will likely focus on interconnected mechanics where each choice influences how your solar system develops over time.
Rather than isolated actions, players will be working within systems that build and shift as the game progresses.
Gameplay built around development
At its core, the game is about guiding growth. Players are not simply trying to score points through individual actions, but instead shaping how entire systems evolve across multiple turns.
Different planets develop in different ways depending on how they are managed, and objectives encourage players to steer their systems towards specific outcomes.
There is competition involved, but it is more indirect, with players working within shared constraints while pursuing their own goals.
Crowdfunding details
The campaign is set to launch with a base pledge of $55, which is approximately £41.
This includes the core game along with additional content such as Satellites, Home System modules, and Luminescent Lifeform Cards.
An optional add-on titled Maestro will also be available, offering a separate engine-building historical game that can be bundled alongside the main pledge.
A sci-fi game focused on creation
While many sci-fi board games focus on conflict, Entropy takes a different direction by focusing on building and developing systems instead of destroying them.
The emphasis on evolving solar systems, growing ecosystems, and shaping life across planets gives it a distinct identity within the genre.
With experienced designers involved and a strong visual style already on display, it will be interesting to see how the final game develops once it reaches crowdfunding.
For players looking for something a little different in their sci-fi strategy games, this is one to keep an eye on!
