It has been millenia since the galactic empire crumbled and the great races retreated, seeking safety in the remote regions of space. But now, as the great races once more delve into the heart of the galaxy, the balance of power has become increasingly fragile.
The galactic council on Mecatol Rex has turned into a hotbed of deceit and political power plays. In the vast expanses of space, mighty fleets hover in tense anticipation while trade wars rage across the stars. As the galaxy stands at the brink of a new age, the great races struggle for control of the new empire....
...To be Imperium Rex.
Twilight Imperium is a unique space conquest boardgame that allows players to take control of one of six different races. Players guide their factions to galactic supremacy via political intrigue, warfare, trade, and technological progression. The game incorporates an original moveable hexagon system design, insuring no two games are alike.
Playable by two to six players, Twilight Imperium takes three to five hours to play. Everything you need to play is included in the game:
- One rulebook
- One 10-sided die
- Six player reference stands
- 17 sheets of sturdy cardboard game counters
- 34 Political cards
- 39 Hexagonal board pieces
- 78 Action cards
- More than 500 plastic pieces
This second edition of Twilight Imperium has a number of improvements and steamlining changes from the first edition, including:
- New Action and Political cards
- New Racial Abilities
- New hexagonal board assortment
- Extra starting units
- New "military" victory conditions
- New Technology System
- New Progression Chart requirements
- Optional "Distant Suns" and "Manifest Destiny" rules
- Insurgence Checks
- Plastic game components
- and much more...
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