

Use all 10 space sector tiles and place sectors 05, 06, and 07 solid-side up. Note that two planets of the same type can never by directly adjacent: 3 or 4 Players You can use the following methods to assemble the board. Alternatively, players can agree to assemble the game board together. Instead, after players have chosen their factions, the last player in turn order assembles the game board. The 10 space sector tiles allow for many board configurations.ĭo not assemble the board as normal.

The numbers on the card indicate the turn order during the rounds. Starting with the first player and continuing in clockwise order, each player places a satellite on the topmost available space on the left side of the turn order card.ĭuring the game, when you pass, move your satellite to the topmost available space on the other side of the turn order card (each round will alternate between the left side and the right side). Instead of using clockwise turn order for the game, you can use the turn order card for variable turn order: During setup, place the turn order card next to the game board. The Ivits place their planetary institute last, after all mines have been placed (including the Xenos' third mine).īy placing your first mines you reveal spaces on your faction board. The Xenos place their third mine after all players have placed their second mine. Remember to always take the leftmost mine on your faction board when placing a mine. Players do not charge power for mines their opponents place during setup. Then, starting with the last player and continuing in counterclockwise order, place your second mine on a different home planet. Instead of placing your starting mines according to the diagram, follow these rules: Starting with the first player and continuing in clockwise order, place one mine on any one home planet (matching your color) of your choice. Instead of choosing a faction from the list, the first player chooses any one of the seven faction boards, then chooses either of the factions on it and places the board on the table with that side faceup.Ĭontinuing in clockwise order, each other player does the same with the remaining faction boards. When you are familiar with the basic rules, you can play with a more variable game setup.
