The Kardashev Scale measures a civilizations advancement by the size of its primary energy source: Planetary, Stellar, and Galactic. Race your neighboring planets up the Kardashev Scale, and take control of the galaxy by achieving technological and cultural advancements that harness the energy of your people and your planet. Choose secret actions at the summit each round, earning resources and bonuses for outmaneuvering your opponents. Then, spend those resources on powerful technologies that grant you new abilities and expand your scale. Engage in conflict, trade or research as a means to cultivate your civilization, capture the energy of your home star, and ultimately the energy of the entire galaxy! The most advanced civilization at the end of the game wins!