{"product_id":"rio-grande-games-beyond-the-sun-strategy-board-game-for-2-4-players-90-120-minutes","title":"Rio Grande Games: Beyond The Sun — Strategy Board Game for 2–4 Players | 90–120 Minutes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeyond The Sun: Strategic Space Frontier\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a dying Earth era, Beyond The Sun from Rio Grande Games invites players to briefly join forces to push technology forward, then compete to shape the next chapter of space exploration. The theme lets you feel the tension between collaboration and rivalry as each faction pursues a distinct path to progress, setting the stage for a tense race to a high score.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn your turn you select an action from the technology board and then produce resources to fuel your plans. As technologies are discovered, more actions become available, expanding your choices and reshaping the balance of power. The evolving tech tree creates a living, adaptive landscape where what you can do next depends on what you have already unlocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you do on a typical turn\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose an action from the technology board that aligns with your current strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduce the resources needed to execute future moves and purchases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvest in economy, fleet movement, colonization, or further research to unlock new capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance short term gains with long term tech advantages as more options surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey mechanics and path to victory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive access to newly discovered actions until competitors catch up, creating moments of strategic lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe game ends when a set number of achievements are fulfilled, and the faction with the most points claims victory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for 2 to 4 players with a play time of about 90 to 120 minutes and an age recommendation of 14 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond The Sun rewards thoughtful planning, flexible adaptation, and careful sequencing. Players may find themselves weighing tradeoffs between building a stronger economy, expanding orbitally to secure new systems, or pursuing ambitious tech routes that unlock powerful future actions. The experience emphasizes decision making over luck, offering a sense of discovery as technologies unlock new possibilities and each move reshapes the board state. Benefits described here are potential outcomes based on your choices and the evolving strategies of your opponents, not guaranteed results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How many players can play Beyond The Sun?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: 2 to 4 players, ages 14 and up, with typical 90–120 minute sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What do players do on each turn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: You take an action from the technology board, produce resources, then use technologies to advance your plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52910361968864,"sku":"B08GQD25Z9","price":123.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.carouselstore.co.uk\/products\/rio-grande-games-beyond-the-sun-strategy-board-game-for-2-4-players-90-120-minutes","provider":"Carousel Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}