Cover art for Twilight Imperium

Twilight Imperium

1997 · BGG
Avg rating
6.59
Bayes rating
5.74
Weight
3.46 (Medium Heavy)
Players
2-6
Playtime
4 hr
Ratings count
714

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Description

Sprawling game of space faring races out to dominate known space. This game combines a number of elements from other game systems into a unique package. Hex tiles create the game board and each player begins with a race with unique powers. The game focuses heavily on a political voting phase and a web of trade agreements between players. Part of the Twilight Imperium Series / Family. Expanded with: Twilight Imperium: Borderlands Twilight Imperium: Distant Suns Twilight Imperium: Twilight Armada Twilight Imperium: The Outer Rim Re-implemented in: Twilight Imperium: Second Edition Twilight Imperium: Third Edition Twilight Imperium (Fourth Edition)

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Dice rolling Tile, map & route building

Game type

Party game Wargame Board game

What it’s about

Science fiction & space History, politics & real-world conflict

Publishers

Fantasy Flight Games

Designers

Christian T. Petersen