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Empires of the Void: Key to the Universe

Empires of the Void: Key to the Universe

Red Raven Games · 2012Expansion
2–4120 min13+ yrs2.7/5 complexity7.6 BGG109
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On every inhabited world in the known galaxy, the Tolmek appeared, a race of pan-dimensional beings of immense power. Everywhere their message was the same: "We are dying and must choose a successor.

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On every inhabited world in the known galaxy, the Tolmek appeared, a race of pan-dimensional beings of immense power. Everywhere their message was the same: "We are dying and must choose a successor." The Tolmek are the keepers of the Key to the Universe, a powerful artifact that holds the secrets of their power. They will give this Key to the race that proves themselves most capable and worthy. The Tolmek are watching. Will you inherit the Key to the Universe?

The small expansion Empires of the Void: Key to the Universe is designed to make the game more fun and balanced. Players now have a fourth action each round that can be used to perform new actions. One of the new actions is called Enslave, which increases the income of conquered planets. Also included are technology boards, which replace tech tokens and have a number of new technologies that open up new paths to victory. Four additional alien races provide more choices for players. Key to the Universe also has a new, revised rulebook for Empires of the Void that makes the game easier to learn and more clearly explains how to play.

Key to the Universe, currently in beta-testing, is available as a free downloadable, print-and-play expansion here:

http://www.redravengames.com/empires-of-the-void-key-to-the-universe/

game anatomy
Complexity2.7 / 5
BGG rating7.6 / 10
Play time
120 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
13+ yrs
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Empires of the Void: Key to the Universe is a civilization game, for 2–4 players, taking ~120 minutes, featuring action points. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Empires of the Void: Key to the Universe — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Empires of the Void: Key to the Universe support?
Empires of the Void: Key to the Universe is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Empires of the Void: Key to the Universe take?
A game of Empires of the Void: Key to the Universe takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Empires of the Void: Key to the Universe for?
Empires of the Void: Key to the Universe is recommended from age 13.
Q7How complex is Empires of the Void: Key to the Universe?
Empires of the Void: Key to the Universe has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.7 out of 5.
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