Parsec X is a micro-simulation Space Empire game for 2 to 4 players.

Needed to play: the Deck of 18 cards, 10d6, 15 eurocubes per player in 4 different colors, 3 Civilization markers per player and an additional 8 black and 8 white eurocubes.

Rounds and PhasesPhase 1: UPKEEP - During this Phase players gain resources from their Homeworld and any Planets and Colony moons they control.

Phase 2: UPGRADE - During this Phase players may gain new technical achievements. Players may also buy additional ships in this Phase.

Phase 3: MOVEMENT - Players move their ships based on their current level of Engine technology.

Phase 4: ENCOUNTER - A. Encountering an Unknown PlanetB. Combat1. Combat With Other Players’ Ships2. Combat With Other Players’ Controlled Planets3. Combat with the Xenophobic Empire

ObjectThe winning player is the one who is able to conquer, ally with, and maintain control of 4 different planets within the parsec boundaries of System X.