Board Game Geek Rating: 7.93. Avg Player Rating: 8.77. This 2021 board game is for 3 - 6 players. It's the retail edition of Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition by Fantasy Flight Games, including the core game.
In this galactic conquest game, 3 - 6 players become one of 17 unique factions. Each faction, like the wormhole - hopping Ghosts of Creuss or the trade - savvy Emirates of Hacan, offers a distinct play experience. The goal? Dominate the galaxy and sit on the throne of Mecatol Rex.
No two games are the same. At each galactic age start, build the game board using 51 galaxy tiles with planets, supernovas, asteroid fields, and gravity rifts. Create your own strategic galaxy around Mecatol Rex. Ion storms can block progress, while gravity rifts can protect you.
Each round starts with players choosing one of eight strategy cards. These cards set the player order and give a special strategic action, like extra command tokens or galaxy - wide trade control. Then, players move fleets, claim planets, and engage in war and trade. At turn's end, gather in a council to pass new laws.
After everyone's turn, check if you've completed objectives. Ten public objectives are set up at the start and revealed gradually. Each player also gets two secret objectives at the game start. Score points for completed objectives. Play until a player hits ten victory points.
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How to use: First, set up the game by placing the 51 galaxy tiles around Mecatol Rex at the start of each galactic age. Then, deal each player two secret objective cards and set up ten public objective cards. At the start of each round, pick a strategy card. After that, take turns moving your fleets, claiming planets, and trading or fighting with other factions. At the end of your turn, see if you've completed any objectives. Keep playing until a player gets ten victory points.
Note: Read the strategy cards carefully as they can change the game flow a lot. Don't forget about the public and secret objectives as they are key to winning.
Maintenance: Keep the cards and tiles in a dry place. You can use a card protector for the cards to keep them in good condition. If the tiles get dirty, gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth.
