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Imperium: The Contention

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Published
2021
Players
1–6
Play time
30–120 min
Reach
Niche
Evaluations
0
Themes:
Card GameCivilizationFightingScience Fiction
Mechanics:
Area controlHand managementAction programmingDirect conflict

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Main mechanics explained

  • Area control: Presence on the map decides who scores.
  • Hand management: Timing which card to spend is the core puzzle.
  • Action programming: You commit to moves in advance and watch them play out.
  • Direct conflict: Players attack each other head-on.
Full publisher description

Only one may wield the Void Scepter. Seize the Void Scepter in Imperium: The Contention , the 4X card game. Choose one of six factions, each with a preconstructed deck, or build your own from a complete collection of over 300 cards! Expand your empire, deploy your fleet, move your ships into position, and battle your enemies. Seizing the Imperial Capital may lead you to victory... or ruin. There are many paths to ruling the Imperium. Your favor represents your Imperial influence. Gain 8 favor, or claim 8 worlds, and the Void Scepter will be yours! Gain the Imperium's favor by destroying enemy worlds or through political intrigue. Employ politicians, spies, megacorps, and mercs. Take the Imperial Capital by force, and use the seat of power to convince the Imperium only you are worthy. Now is the time! Lead your civilization to new heights and claim the Void Scepter! description from the publisher

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