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Expansion for Twilight Imperium: Third Edition

Twilight Imperium: Third Edition – Shards of the Throne

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Published
2011
Reach
Well known (via base game)
Players
3–8
Play time
180–240 min
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Main mechanics

  • Dice rolling
  • Spatial puzzle
  • Tile laying
  • Trading & negotiation
  • Dice rolling: Dice create swing and force you to adapt.
  • Spatial puzzle: Fitting shapes together efficiently is the challenge.
  • Tile laying: You build a shared or personal board tile by tile.
  • Trading & negotiation: Deals between players move the game forward.
Full publisher description

Game description from the publisher: The legacy of a ruined empire silently echoes across the stars, its presence still felt as a timeless entity. It is hope. It is a promise. It corrodes the dreams of a peaceful universe into visions of alluring conquest, propelling the entire galaxy into an endless struggle for power. Shards of the Throne is an epic expansion for Twilight Imperium , adding new races, new units, and many new options to create an even more incredible power struggle in the far reaches of the galaxy. Mercenaries, Mechanized Units, and all-new Flagship units give players more options for customizing their fleets and Ground Forces, while the Political Intrigue option will crank up the agendas and espionage of the political phase. Also adding Race-Specific Technologies, alternate Strategy Cards, new System Tiles, Space Domains, and an all-new scenario that puts one player in control of the legendary Lazax Empire, Shards of the Throne creates a completely new way to wage your galactic conquests! Part of the Twilight Imperium Series .

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