Want to dive into rich and demanding strategy universes? This year, the Brussels Games Festival invites you to special Expert Games sessions to discover four essential titles:
- Arcs
- Andromeda’s Edge
- Sankoré : La Fierté de Mansa Moussa
- SETI : Recherche d’Intelligence Extraterrestre
Important: the games are currently available only in French.
Sessions (per game)
1st session | 2nd session | 3rd session | |
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Friday, 29 August 2025 | 15h | 19h | |
Saturday, 30 August 2025 | 11h | 15h | 19h |
Sunday, 31 August 2025 | 10h30 | 14h30 |
Registration
The Expert Selection
Arcs
In Arcs, you lead a space faction during the collapse of the Empire. Each round uses an original system combining cards and initiative: the color and value of your cards determine your actions — taxation, construction, exploration or combat. You must anticipate your opponents and impose your ambitions to guide the flow of the game.
The game unfolds over several chapters that evolve the story and offer new strategic opportunities. Tactics, tension and diplomacy intertwine in this demanding game where every decision matters.
Play time: 60–120 minutes
Recommended age: 14+
Difficulty level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Andromeda’s Edge
On the edge of the Andromeda galaxy, you lead a faction in search of a new home. Build your civilization by launching ships, colonizing planets, constructing infrastructure and challenging opponents — including space raiders — to dominate the tracks of Science, Industry, Trade, Civilization and Supremacy.
Andromeda’s Edge blends the precision of a eurogame with the tension of an Ameritrash game. Each asymmetric faction grants players unique abilities: ship placement, module construction, majority races, resource management and tactical battles where even defeat can yield rewards. Its varied mechanics — hand management, progress tracks, dice rerolls tied to your choices — ensure deep strategy and high replayability.
Play time: about 120 minutes (80–160 minutes depending on players)
Recommended age: 14+
Difficulty level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sankoré : La Fierté de Mansa Moussa
You represent a prestigious school of the famous Sankoré University in Timbuktu in the 14th century, mandated by Emperor Mansa Moussa to spread knowledge. Welcome students, teach classes, expand your program and enrich the great library to advance theology, law, mathematics and astronomy, while enhancing your prestige.
Every action requires careful planning, with dependencies between disciplines (books, gold, salt) and a race for majorities in the shared library. Student placements, lectures, diplomas and Sankoré tiles create a dense strategic web where each choice can be decisive.
Play time: 120–180 minutes
Recommended age: 14+
Difficulty level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

SETI : Recherche d’Intelligence Extraterrestre
In SETI, you lead a scientific institution searching for extraterrestrial life. Launch probes, explore star systems and develop technologies to be the first to achieve a major discovery.
The game offers an immersive and demanding experience. With a rotating solar system and over 200 cards based on real-world technologies, each playthrough offers deep strategic choices. Resource management, exploration and scientific research blend into a game that will push players’ planning skills to the limit.
Play time: about 90 minutes (40–160 minutes depending on players)
Recommended age: 14+
Difficulty level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
