TI4: Prophecy of Kings - Your Pre-Flight Checklist!
Welcome (or welcome back!) to the greatest game in the galaxy! We're diving into Twilight Imperium with the Prophecy of Kings (PoK) expansion. Get ready for an epic day of strategy, diplomacy, and galactic conquest.
THE GOAL: Galactic Domination via 10 VICTORY POINTS!
- Score Public Objectives (revealed to all) & your Secret Objectives.
- Crucial: You MUST control your Home System planets to score Public Objectives!
FOR EVERYONE
Quick Refresher & What to Expect with PoK
Your Turn in the Action Phase:
Perform 1 Action OR Pass. Actions are:
- Tactical Action: The BIG one! Activate a system > Move ships > Space Combat > Invade
planets (Ground Combat) > Produce units.
Details: Accel. Guide Part 1; Quick Ref Sheet Part 1. - Strategic Action: Use your chosen Strategy Card’s powerful Primary ability.
Details: Accel. Guide Part 1; Quick Ref Sheet Part 1. - Component Action: Use an ability on an Action Card, Faction Sheet, Tech, or Leader.
Core Concepts:
- Strategy Cards: Pick one each round! They give big powers & set your turn order (Initiative).
- Command Tokens (CTs): Your lifeblood! Manage your Tactic, Fleet, and Strategy pools wisely.
Details: Accel. Guide Part 1; Quick Ref Sheet Part 1.
Prophecy of Kings Adds Excitement! Get ready for:
- Leaders: Unique characters for your faction with special abilities!
- Mechs: Your own faction-specific heavy ground unit!
- Exploration: Discover bonuses on new planets and in empty space!
- Relics & Legendary Planets: Powerful artifacts and unique worlds are waiting!
(Learn these in detail with the Accelerated Re-Learn & Expansion Guide - Part 3)
NEW TO TI?
Welcome, Cadet!
Your Faction Sheet is Your Friend: It shows your unique abilities & what your units do. Keep it handy!
Planets = Power: Control planets to get Resources (to build stuff) & Influence (to vote &
get more CTs).
See "Key Concepts" in Accel. Guide Part 1.
Command Tokens (CTs) are Key:
- Tactic Pool: Spend to activate systems (take a Tactical Action).
- Fleet Pool: Limits how many (non-fighter) ships you can have in one system.
- Strategy Pool: Spend to use other players’ Strategy Card secondary abilities.
Don't Be Afraid to Ask! Your first goal is to understand the flow of a turn and how to use your chosen Strategy Card.
Recommended Pre-Read (if you have 30 mins): Learn to Play (LTP) booklet – focus on pages 5, 8-11, 13. Don't worry about PoK details yet.
RETURNING PLAYER?
Welcome Back, Veteran!
Core Gameplay Refresh: Quickly review the Tactical Action steps and Status Phase. Command
Token economy is still king!
(Quick Ref Sheet Part 1 has these listed out).
Get Ready for PoK's Game Changers:
- Leaders (Agents, Commanders, Heroes): Each faction gets three with unlockable powers.
- Mechs: Your faction’s unique, tough ground unit with special deploy abilities.
- Exploration: Gain bonuses when taking new planets or exploring empty space.
Setup Changes: We'll use the PoK setup, adding new decks (Exploration, Relics) and
components.
Details: Accel. Guide Part 2.
Recommended Pre-Read (30-60 mins): Accelerated Re-Learn & Expansion Guide - Part 1 (core) & Part 3 (PoK)." Also, skim the official PoK Rulebook pages 8-11.
WHERE TO LEARN MORE
Reference Documents for Game Day
This Session's Primary Guides:
- TI4 + PoK - Accelerated Re-Learn & Expansion Guide (Document 1 – for teaching & detailed examples)
- TI4 + PoK - Integrated Quick Reference Sheet (Document 2 – for at-a-glance help during play)
Official Deep Dive
The Ultimate Arbiter
- Living Rules Reference – For any specific rule questions or disputes.
FINAL BRIEFING:
Communicate with your fellow empires, negotiate wisely, and don't be afraid to make bold moves. The fate of the galaxy is in your hands! Prepare for an epic day!