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Expansions & Promos

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Twilight Imperium: Distant Suns 1998

Twilight Imperium: The Outer Rim 1998

Twilight Imperium: Borderlands 1997

About the Game

Sprawling game of space faring races out to dominate known space.

This game combines a number of elements from other game systems into a unique package. Hex tiles create the game board and each player begins with a race with unique powers. The game focuses heavily on a political voting phase and a web of trade agreements between players.

Part of the Twilight Imperium Series / Family.

Expanded with:

Twilight Imperium: Borderlands Twilight Imperium: Distant Suns Twilight Imperium: Twilight Armada Twilight Imperium: The Outer Rim

Re-implemented in:

Twilight Imperium: Second Edition Twilight Imperium: Third Edition Twilight Imperium (Fourth Edition)

Filed Under

Categories: Civilization Negotiation Political Science Fiction Space Exploration Wargame
Mechanics: Dice Rolling Hexagon Grid Modular Board Tile Placement Variable Player Powers Voting
Family: Twilight Imperium
BGG ratings: 729 · geek rating 5.72
BGG data: refreshed Sep 7, 2026

Twilight Imperium 1997