Imperium: 3rd Millennium (2001)

About this game

This is the long awaited re-release of Marc Miller's classic game Imperium, 3rd Millennium. This is a two player Hex and Counter game where one player plays the Vilani Empire that is slowly expanding to take over the entire galaxy. Naturally, the Vilani Empire has recently discovered the Terran Empire (Player 2) and conflicts arise for control of Earth and her surrounding star systems. This beautifully reproduced game comes with 330 counters, charts and tables. Three large maps of the star systems and jump routes, tactical planetary maps and 3-D space combat maps allow for many levels of strategic and/or tactical combat play. A small scenario booklet also provides a variety of scenarios to choose from. Re-implements: Imperium

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 3.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.