Space Empires 4X
Build secret fleets, research hidden tech, and wage war across the galaxy. Classic 4X wargaming.
Who it's for
4X fans and wargamers who want hidden information and genuine strategic fog of war.
Not for you if…
You want a quick space game. Full games run 3-4 hours with experienced players.
Vibe's take
fog of war tension, secret fleet building, 4X strategy, space opera, hidden information
About this game
Explore, Expand, Exploit, and Exterminate across the galaxy in this classic 4X wargame. Build fleets behind a cardboard screen, research technology in secret, and launch attacks that reveal your forces only when combat begins. The hidden information creates genuine fog of war: that approaching fleet could be a massive dreadnought armada or a bluff of cheap scouts. Combat uses a simple odds table. Technology research lets you customize your empire's strengths. A hex-and-counter 4X that delivers the full space opera in a manageable package.
Get it
from €74
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
60–240 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.4 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.9/10
Rank #632
4.3k ratings
Published
2011
Language
Some text
Designed by
Jim Krohn
Published by
GMT Games, Banana Games
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