Twilight Imperium: Third Edition

Action Points

You get a limited number of action points each turn and choose how to spend them — prioritizing is everything.

Area-Impulse

Areas on the board activate one at a time, and you decide how to use each impulse — timing is everything.

Dice Rolling

You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!

Follow

When one player takes an action, others can follow along with a weaker version — piggyback on good moves!

Grid Movement

Pieces move on a grid of squares — straightforward movement that still leaves room for deep tactical thinking.

Hexagon Grid

The board uses hexagons instead of squares — this gives you more directions to move and think about.

Modular Board

The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.

Player Elimination

Players can be knocked out before the game ends — play carefully or you might be watching from the sidelines.

Tech Trees / Tech Tracks

You unlock new abilities or upgrades along a branching tech tree — each path opens up different strategies.