The Galactic Games was a galaxy-wide sporting event that occurred on a different planet every seven years; planets all over the galaxy competed for the honor and distinction of hosting the Games. The galaxy's fastest and most skilled individuals competed at the Games in a variety of races and contests, all of them exciting and dangerous, but against which betting was illegal. The Galactic Games Council organized the events. In 26 BBY, they did this with help from the Ruling Power, the governing body of that year's host planet, Euceron.