Empires of the Void is a space conquest game for 3-5 players. Empires will take you two to three hours to play, giving you plenty of time to conquer as much of the galaxy as you can. I’m always on the lookout for a new space themed game, and Empires is generating a lot of excitement. The game is in the play-testing phase, and Ryan is currently exploring his publishing options. The artwork is excellent. Lets hope that it plays as good as it looks.
Here is the description as provided by the designer, you can contact Ryan about the game [email protected] :
In Empires of the Void, three to five players compete to expand their empire in a vast, diverse galaxy. Each time they reach a new planet, they must decide whether to conquer it and strip the land of its resources, or befriend the natives and obtain their special ability. With 10 starting alien races to choose from, and 15 more to conquer or befriend on a variable board, no two games are ever the same.
The game uses an action point system and exciting dice-rolling combat with plenty of tactical decision making (similar to Nexus Ops). There are over 18 technologies to research that break the rules and change gameplay. Players must use negotiation and trade, even when it is not their turn, which ensures that there is very little downtime. A random event deck helps build the story of the game, as each round something new happens, usually galaxy-wide. A game lasts around 2 1/2 to 3 hours and has intuitive rules which are easy to teach.
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