Twilight Imperium (Fourth Edition): Prophecy of Kings

In "Twilight Imperium (Fourth Edition): Prophecy of Kings", the galaxy is about to experience a new era of power and ambition. Echoes of a forgotten past rise up as ancient prophecies begin to come true, bringing new factions and histories to the fore. With the discovery of long-lost civilizations, the struggle for dominance intensifies as the leaders of the seven new factions prepare to claim their place in the cosmos. This expansion not only introduces additional players, allowing matches with up to eight participants, but also enriches the experience with a variety of new planets and systems. The intriguing mechanics of the Mahact Gene-Sorcerers, with their powers of genetic manipulation, and the strategic surveillance of the Argent, are just some of the additions that will transform the dynamics of the game. Get ready to explore new frontiers and face unprecedented challenges, as each player fights to shape the future of the galaxy. "Prophecy of Kings" is not just an expansion; it's an invitation to rediscover the vastness of "Twilight Imperium" and the stories that are still waiting to be told.

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

The main objective of the game Twilight Imperium (Fourth Edition): Prophecy of Kings is to expand and dominate the galaxy through the conquest of territories, strategic alliances and the development of technologies, while players, representing different intergalactic factions, accumulate victory points by completing secret and public objectives to become the dominant political and military force in the universe.

Tips for playing

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Twilight Imperium (Fourth Edition): Prophecy of Kings:

• Quickly exploit new systems to secure territorial advantages.
• Use leaders and agents wisely to maximize unique skills.
• Focus on technology that complements your faction's strategy.
• Control planets with high resources to strengthen your economy.
• Maintain flexible alliances, but be prepared for betrayals.
• Manage your political influence to influence decisions in the Galactic Assembly.
• Use the new units and combat capabilities to surprise your opponents.
• Prioritize the construction of PDS and spacecraft in strategic locations for defense.
• Pay attention to your opponents' secret objectives to anticipate their moves.
• Maintain a balance between expansion and consolidation to avoid dispersion of forces.

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GAME mechanics

• Influence / Majority in the Area - This mechanic involves controlling areas on the board to collect points of influence. Players compete for planets and systems, trying to maintain a majority to take advantage in votes and political decisions.
• Area Impulse - It represents the strategic use of resources and units within areas controlled by a player to expand their domain and create tactical opportunities.
• Players with Different Skills - Each race has unique abilities that affect strategies and add diversity to the gameplay, encouraging different approaches and tactics to achieve victory.
• Hexagonal Grid - The game board is made up of hexagons that allow strategic movements and tactical positioning of units, influencing routes and zones of control.
• Negotiation - Important for forming alliances, making political exchanges and agreements, providing mutual benefits and guaranteeing strategic or economic support throughout the game.
• Variable Phase Order - The phases of the game, such as strategy, action and status, vary in order depending on the players' choices and the progress of the game, influencing the dynamics of the rounds.
• Data Scrolling - Used in combat and in some specific actions, it influences the outcome of confrontations and events, bringing an element of luck and uncertainty to tactical decisions.
• Modular Tray - Players set up the board before the game begins, configuring the galactic systems in a unique way for each match, ensuring diversity and replayability.
• Voting - Present at political moments in the game, where players vote on laws and decisions that impact the galaxy, requiring strategic alliances and the exchange of favors.
• Trees / Technology Trails - Players research technologies that grant new abilities and advantages, allowing them to customize their technological strategies throughout the game.
• Race - It reflects the pursuit of various public and secret objectives, encouraging players to achieve goals before others in order to secure victory points.
• Movement in Grids - The ships move between the hexagons on the board, allowing strategic maneuvers and control of space, influencing agreements and confrontations.
• Variable Preparation - Each player starts with different configurations of resources and units, defined by the setup and race choices, affecting initial strategies.
• King of the Hill - Mechanics focused on the control of Mecatol Rex, the center of the galaxy, which provides considerable advantages to those who control it, leading to constant conflicts.
• Follow Action - Once a player has chosen a strategic action, the others have the opportunity to follow suit, paying resources or discarding cards, allowing for dynamic interaction and reaction to opponents' moves.
• Action Selection - Each round, players choose strategy cards that determine priority actions and bonuses, influencing the pace of the game and their opponents' decisions.

Game components

See all the items in the game below Twilight Imperium (Fourth Edition): Prophecy of Kings:

• 7 faction tokens
• 8 leader tokens
• 2 control plugs
• 2 updated strategy cards
• 150 plastic pieces of units
• 1 rulebook
• 1 lore book
• 84 exploration and relic cards
• 40 system components and hyperspace
• 40 planet cards
• 13 diary cards
• 24 debt letters
• 74 leadership letters
• 24 mecha unit cards
• 4 skill cards from legendary worlds
• 128 technology cards
• 13 new diary cards
• 20 new action cards
• 40 new objective cards
• hundreds of markers (including a Nexus wormhole, infantry, fighters and commercial resources)

Additional Information

• Ludopedia link: https://ludopedia.com.br/jogo/twilight-imperium-fourth-edition-prophecy-of-kings
• Link Tabletopia:
• Amazon Brazil link: Comprar Twilight Imperium (Quarta Edição): Profecia dos Reis
• Amazon USA link: Comprar Twilight Imperium (Quarta Edição): Profecia dos Reis

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