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Board Games›Imperium: The Contention
Imperium: The Contention

Imperium: The Contention

Card Game, Civilization, Fighting

by Gary Dworetsky

Score

5.9

Ratings

523

Published

2021

Players

1–6 players

BGG community rating

Ranked #4118 on BoardGameGeek

Complexity

2.8

Medium

Best with

2

players

Play time

30–120 min

Age

14+

Information

Players

1–6 players

Best with

2 players

Play time

30–120 min

Age

14+

Complexity

2.8 / 5 · Medium

BGG Rank

#4118

Published

2021

Designer

Gary Dworetsky

Artists

Stefan Celic, Radoslav Javor, Chris Rallis, Juan Pablo Roldan

Publisher

Contention Games

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About

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

Where to buy

Buy from $150on the BGG marketplace →

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Expansions (1)

Void Scepter: Solo Campaign

Void Scepter: Solo Campaign

Categories & mechanics

Card GameCivilizationFightingScience FictionSpace ExplorationTerritory BuildingArea Majority / InfluenceDeck ConstructionGrid MovementHand ManagementModular BoardSimultaneous Action SelectionTake ThatVariable Player Powers

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