108 die-cut counters, in twelve colors corresponding to the different races of aliens.Įach player randomly draws two of the races, and places their ships on their home worlds.paper hex grid map with twelve home systems identified by color.Space Empires, a microgame packaged in a ziplock bag, has the following components: For example, Race A can use a paralyzing ray to capture ships and add them to their own fleet.
The advanced game gives each race one unique ability. The basic game includes rules for combat, movement, and production of ships.
Twelve alien races, identified by a letter of the alphabet from A to L, vie for control of a star sector. Space Empires is a science fiction game of conquest for 2–6 players. Sometimes they benefit just one ship, sometimes a group, and sometimes a fleet.įacilities Game: Two new facilities will be added to complete the facilities game.Space Empires is a science fiction board game published by Mayfair Games in 1981. Some will really be worth fighting over as they will have different abilities and bonuses.Ĭrew Cards: Notable crewmen that bring bonuses will be on some of your ships. More work, but more reward.ĭeep Space Planetary Attributes: The NPA planets in deep space will now have a bit of personality. Missions: Missions are Resource Cards that can’t just be played but require you to complete something on the map to gain a larger benefit. A couple of these are from the scenario book, but most are new.
Scenario Cards: 30 or so cards, and 1 or 2 could be flipped to change the overall galaxy conditions for the game. However, you will never know for sure exactly what will be in your home system from game to game. Variable, but balanced home systems: Everyone has the same home system for balance reasons. Even in a 2-player game, you can now play it 5 different ways.Allows you to play Space Empires as a 6-player game without Replicators or a 7-player game with them.
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