The Twilight Imperium board game master page. A complete guide. Review, how to play, editorial, useful links, similar games, FAQ, interesting facts and so much more. Twilight Imperium is a civilization building game set in space that is driven by trade, research, conquest and grand politics.

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TWILIGHT IMPERIUM GAME INFO


RELEASE:1997 (1st), 2000 (2nd), 2005 (3rd), 2017 (4th)
PLAYERS:2 – 6 Players
DURATION: 240 – 480 Minutes
AGE:14+
GENRE:Civilization Building
DESIGNER: Dane Beltrami, Corey Konieczka, Christian T. Petersen
ARTIST:Scott Schomburg, Brian Schomburg, Tyler Walpole, Christian T. Petersen, Bill Heagy
PUBLISHER:Fantasy Flight Games

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TWILIGHT IMPERIUM OVERVIEW


Mecatol Rex. The center of the known galaxy and seat of the former Lazax Empire. Scarred by the flames of betrayal, Rex is a specter of a fallen empire and of ages long forgotten, yet it remains an object of reverence— and desire—in a galaxy of conflict and uncertainty.

Once, the great city that spanned its surface was the pinnacle of civilization. Today, Mecatol City is naught but a blasted shell of its former glory, a grim respite in the toxic Sea of Desolation that covers the majority of the planet.

Even so, its parabolic history of decadence and destruction does little to deter those who would seek to harness its power. The Winaaran custodians who dwell within the remnants of the city maintain what is left of the former capital, waiting for one of the Great Races to step forward and take up the mantle of the former Emperors.

But who among the races of the galaxy could fill the void left by the Lazax? To lay claim to the throne is a destiny sought by many, yet the shadows of the past serve as a grim warning to those who would follow in their footsteps…

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TWILIGHT IMPERIUM REVIEW


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We have not reviewed this game yet but we can that if you are prepared to take on an intense game that will last 4 – 8 hours, this should be a serious contender on your list. It is a hard game to take on, but when you are ready it has absolutely everything you need to have a blast.

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TWILIGHT IMPERIUM HOW TO PLAY


This is a game of galactic conquest in you take on the role of one of seventeen factions vying for galactic domination through military might, political maneuvering, and economic bargaining. Every faction offers a completely different play experience, from the wormhole-hopping Ghosts of Creuss to the Emirates of Hacan, masters of trade and economics.

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TWILIGHT IMPERIUM SIMILAR GAMES


We thought about everything from gameplay to theme, intensity level to overall motivations, the quality and more to determine what are the five most similar board games to Twilight Imperium. The quick recap of the list is below with the link to the descriptions and full article below it.

  1. Star Wars Rebellion
  2. Forbidden Stars
  3. Scythe
  4. Eclipse
  5. StarCraft: The Board Game

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TWILIGHT IMPERIUM INTERESTING FACTS


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TWILIGHT IMPERIUM FAQ


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TWILIGHT IMPERIUM EDITORIAL


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TWILIGHT IMPERIUM VIDEOS


How To Play Twilight Imperium 4 in about 3 Minutes By 3 Minute Board Games [TRT 03:32]



Twilight Imperium 4th Edition Review By Shut Up & Sit Down [TRT 23:30]


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