For example, the Emirates of Hacan have a greater foothold in the matters of trading and economics, providing the player with options to gain victory points outside of combat.Ī game of Twilight Imperium begins with the players randomly constructing the board using the different planetary and space tiles, creating a unique galaxy filled with obstacles and opportunities during each playthrough. A player’s abilities and experience are very much dependent upon which faction they choose, with each one favouring a particular route to victory. Twilight Imperium 4E is the most recent version of Fantasy Flight’s classic galactic conquest game in which players control one of seven possible factions in their bid to gain control of the most powerful throne in the galaxy, Mecatol Rex.
The first expansion for Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition, Prophecy of Kings, has apparently leaked ahead of its official announcement, hinting at new factions, gameplay elements and an increased player count for the board game.