Star Realms: Rise of Empire fulfilled to Kickstarter backers in late 2024. This game is a legacy campaign based in the Star Realms universe and is now available at retail:
Wise Wizard Games is thrilled to announce the release of Star Realms: Rise of Empire, an innovative legacy campaign, now in retail stores across North America. This two-player game combines the fast-paced, head-to-head deckbuilding gameplay fans love with a dynamic campaign full of strategic depth, immersive storytelling, and impactful choices.
“This game brings the Star Realms universe to life in a totally new way,” said Rob Dougherty, CEO of Wise Wizard Games and co-designer of Rise of Empire. “Players determine the galaxy’s history and customize their fleets along the way. It’s an experience fans won’t want to miss and
a great starting point for new players!”
Star Realms: Rise of Empire – Key Features
Experience Star Realms History: The Trade Federation ruled all of known space… until the Star Empire’s uprising. As the galaxy plunges into war, both sides vie for the loyalty of three nearby factions: the Consortium, the Kingdom, and the Scavengers. Play as either the Trade Federation or the Star Empire in this epic two-player campaign.
12-Scenario Legacy Campaign: Unlock sealed envelopes filled with new cards, rules, stickers, and surprises. Every scenario builds on the last, and choices have a lasting impact across the campaign.
Customizable Upgrades: In Rise of Empire, you are attempting to convert the Consortium, Kingdom,and Scavengers to your faction’s side of the war. As you acquire a ship or a base, you may pay extra Trade to upgrade it by applying a sticker to it.
Replay Forever with the Infinite Replay Kit: Use the Infinite Replay Kit to reset the campaign with upgrade cards that replace stickers, allowing you to play the campaign again and again.
Complete 6 Player Star Realms Set: When you are done with the campaign, play with your upgraded trade deck and the 6 starting decks that are included using any of the Star Realms rules formats. Fully compatible with all Star Realms expansions.
Chris began tabletop gaming in college and quickly fell into the addictive world of cardboard. Beginning with D&D and Catan he became an enthusiast of all things gaming; analog or digital. Chris, now a relapsed MtG player, loves connecting with people via gaming through RPGs, board games, and video games. A particular favorite is testing friendships through social deduction games.
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