Imperial Stars II: Legacy is the first game in the epic space combat trilogy that will be printed by Pungo Games, and takes place in the same universe as upcoming Chris Taylor designed Pungo Games deluxified reprints of Astra Titanus: Starfleets vs. Planetbusters! and Forlorn: Hope. This is a reprint and deluxification of the orginal game from 2014.
This includes the 1st and 2nd Expansions also designed by Chris Taylor (one of the original designers of the hit video game, FALLOUT) and Alan Emerich (designer of Expansion #2).
Players compete head-to-head in this epic 4X game as two human empires in the far future engaged in exploration, colonization, and combat to take control of limited resources in order to score victory points. Play on one of the 6 large hard mounted game maps included as you battle for control of space in under 2 hours! Infinitely replayable as you explore, expand, and battle for control of the stars.
With the included Expansion #1, the wars between the imperiled human factions have received greater consideration with the addition of epic gameplay. Player options are now expanded into the realm of technological development (to make each civilization more distinctive), and development of Planetary Systems allows for some critical modification of the economic and military lay of the map.
With the enhanced narrative provided by the addition of Events each Galactic Cycle, social and political considerations are brought into play along with some old-fashioned surprises.
The also included Expansion #2, expands the boundaries of gameplay between the warring human factions. Building on Expansion #1, there are new worlds to conquer with the addition of two new maps, each featuring coveted planetary systems (yielding double value). These balanced maps have proven very popular for their "narrative" they engender during gameplay.
What's new and different in this edition?
• Includes the base game and Expansions 1 & 2
• Three extra large double size (22 x 34in) double-sided hard mounted boards
• All counters are now 7/8-inch with rounded corners
• Two sets of rules (1 for each player)
• Two sets of player aids (1 for each player)
• High quality poker-size linen-finish cards
Ages: 13+
Players: 1-2
Game Length: 60 minutes