Infinity (1974)

About this game

Another of the classic Euro-style games published in the mid-70's by Gamut of Games. The Second Edition lists Sid Sackson as a creative consultant to Phil Orbanes, author of Cartel and Trumpet. A unique board, showing four arms of a galaxy spiraling out from an infinity center (which is the end of game mechanism), plus 144 miniature full color tiles for space, life and time. The second edition included a long box and a "simulated leather bound" 1-piece bi-fold game board. Each player collects tiles and builds planets and moons, then a full civilization in miniature full color tiles along his/her arm of the galaxy. Playing more tiles from the hand earns scoring points. Black Holes and Disasters to thwart opponents, and a unique tile-drawing mechanism for building your universe are also featured.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.5/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.