Twilight Imperium Third Edition Board Game

Twilight Imperium Third Edition
designed by Christian T. Peterson, published by Fantasy Flight Games

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3 - 4 hours for 3 to 6 players ages 14 to adult    Availability Info
Condition: New

Game Contents
Six frames of highly detailed plastic components in six colors (each frame contains 5 Dreadnoughts, 4 Carriers, 8 Cruisers, 8 Destroyers, 2 War Suns, 12 Ground Forces, 10 Fighters, 6 Planetary Defense Systems (PDS), 3 Space Docks), 144 Technology Cards, 51 Planet Cards, 103 Action Cards, 60 Political Cards, 30 Objective Cards, 20 Trade Cards, 10 Race Sheets, 30 Leader Counters, 8 Cardboard Strategy Cards, 16 Command Counters, 150 Control Markers, 8 Bonus Counters, 40 Trade Goods Counters, 23 Fighter Supplement Counters, 23 Ground Force Supplement Counters, 1 Speaker Token, 1 Victory Point Track, 43 Hexagonal Board Tiles, Rules Booklet, 4 10-sided dice, all in a box approximately 24" x 12" x 4.2"

Box Description
It has been more than three millennia since the ancient galactic empire crumbled and the Twilight Wars erupted. After a period of devastating conflict, the great races retreated into remote and safe areas of space. Now, at the brink of a new Era, the great races are moving towards the heart of the galaxy once more. The ancient Galactic Council on the central planet Mecatol Rex is regaining its influence, but the balance of power is becoming increasingly fragile.

In the vast expanses of space, mighty fleets hover in tense anticipation, while trade wars rage across the stars. Ancient technologies are being rediscovered, and forgotten feuds remembered. Galactic tension is reaching unsustainable levels, and another war seems inevitable. As the great races prepare themselves for the struggle to come, they know one thing is certain: only one race will become the progenitor of a new galactic empire.

The TWILIGHT IMPERIUM boardgame allows players to take control of a powerful galactic civilization and guide their race to supremacy. Only by employing clever political negotiation, opening interstellar trade agreements, and waging merciless war will a player find the path to the imperial throne and victory.

With its unique tile-based game board, vast number of exciting player options, and hundreds of cards, TWILIGHT IMPERIUM provides a unique game experience every time it is played. Detailed plastic pieces, high-quality components, and clever game design make TWILIGHT IMPERIUM the definitive space-conquest, empire-building boardgame.

What is new in Twilight Imperium Third Edition

• New detailed plastic pieces, including the new Destroyer and War Sun units.
• The Command System. An entirely redesigned core game mechanic that facilitates dynamic game play and faster playing times.
• All 10 original Twilight Imperium races, including the Druua and the L/z/x.
• Enlarged game-board pieces and cardboard components of the highest quality material.
• New mechanics for interstellar trade.
• The 'Strategy Card' turn-action system, which dramatically improves, balances, and simplifies the initiative and turn phases of the game round.
• Technology card decks with redesigned and updated technology advances.
• New victory objectives using public and secret Objective Cards.
• Built-in time limit.
• More than a hundred Action Cards, including dozens of new card abilities.
• A redesigned and almost entirely new 60-card Political Card deck.
• New, useful Planet Cards replace credits.
• New, updated unit abilities and costs.
• Rules and components for incorporating Leaders.
• Additional optional rules, including new 'Distant Suns' counters and abilities.
• Redesigned and updated racial abilities.

Over 300 plastic units!