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Twilight Imperium (1997)

2–6 players · 240 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
240 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like civilization games — medium complexity, plays in 240 min.

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About Twilight Imperium

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 Imperi…

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CivilizationNegotiationPoliticalScience FictionSpace ExplorationWargame

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Modular Board, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers, Voting · Designer: Christian T. Petersen

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Twilight Imperium FAQ

How many players is Twilight Imperium?
Twilight Imperium plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Twilight Imperium take to play?
A game of Twilight Imperium takes 240 min, at medium complexity (3.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Twilight Imperium any good?
Twilight Imperium rates 6.6/10 from 690 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a civilization / negotiation game built around dice rolling, hexagon grid, modular board.