Small Star Empires is a quick area control game for 2-4 players In this game players colonize the galaxy using their ships which they move on a modular board containing hexagonal spaces (systems) The modular board is made up of seven different double-sided sector tiles which allows for a different map & different experience each time you play the game During a turn a player must move one of their ships on the board They can move the ship only in a straight line as far away as they want but they cannot go over systems controlled by other players After moving the ship the player has to choose whether to place a colony or a trade station in that system Both of these mark control over the system until the end of the game but the trade station gives the player bonus points for each adjacent system controlled by their opponents The game ends when either all of the players have placed their colonies & trade stations on the board or until none of the players& ships can move (because they have become blocked by other players& systems) After the game ends points are calculated Each player gets one point for each planet that they have in their systems (Systems have 1 to 3 planets on the board) Players also earn points for Nebulae; the more they have from one color the more points they earn with bonus points from other special systems such as the Unexplored System Tiles which are part of a variant in the game After calculating the points the player with the most points wins! ...

After decades of geological tests done on a remote research station deep in Tollaran space scientists stumbled upon amazing discovery They found that the rare crystals they were studying have enormous amount of energy unlike anything they&ve seen before The discovery of these crystals led the galaxy to a new era of technological breakthroughs as it was already going through exciting & turbulent times since the start of the first major intergalactic conflicts When using Small Star Empires Dawn of Discoveries at the start of the game you randomly draw crystals of three colors from the bag & place one at each 1 planet system on the board in addition you shuffle the technology deck & reveal several technology cards that will be available for the players to research (purchase) Once you colonize a system containing a crystal you collect that crystal During the game you may spend collected crystals in order to research the available technologies in addition you may also build research stations on the board When an opponent colonizes a system adjacent to your research station you both get "research bonus" & gain one extra crystal for use The technologies that you will research range from new engine drives that enable special movement across the board utility modules that can be used to colonize asteroids & weapons & shields that can be used to defend or damage ships Eventually the technologies could score points at the end of the game so you need to think about which technologies fit your strategy best! How will you use the possibilities that the powerful crystals have to offer? Will you use the them to engage in researching peaceful technologies to further prosper your civilization or engage in military research in order to subdue the other civilizations? ...

After decades of colonization the spacefaring races have finally come to the moment where even their own colonized space is not enough Tensions are rising as each civilization tries to force its agenda upon the crowded galaxy & fortify its position When using Small Star Empires The Galactic Divide at the beginning of the game you choose which civilization to play with & take its corresponding civilization board Each civilization board has unique abilities that cost certain amounts of power to play & a track on which you mark the amount of power you have available To increase your power you must build massive battle stations on strategic locations adjacent to other players Battle stations also protect your adjacent systems disabling the other players from using special abilities on your territories Will you accept planets into your Tollaran Republic to build a mighty galactic federation conquer the galaxy under your Hantal&ar Empire unite the planets under Ora& Nor or buy the most powerful galactic corporations as the Pern Conglomerate? ...

1300 Scale Plastic Model Kit Construction & painting required Paints glues & brushes included Skill Level 1 (where 1 is for beginner & 4 is for the more experienced modeller) Model

Dimensions L 164mm x W69mm No of parts 29

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Armpit & X-Ray are living in Austin Texas It is three years since they left the confines of Camp Green Lake Detention Centre & Armpit is taking small steps to turn his life around He is working for a landscape gardener because he is good at digging holes he is going to school & he is enjoying his first proper romance but is he going to be able to stay out of trouble when there is so much building up against him? In this exciting novel Armpit is joined by many vibrant new characters & is learning what it takes to stay on course & that doing the right thing is never the wrong choice ...

This series of gentle picture books highlights ways to encourage communication as babies learn to talk Created with Nicola Lathey a specialist speech & language therapist for very young children & Tracey Blake an experienced journalist Campbell's Small Talk series is ideal for parents & children to share In Small Talk At the Park see how expressions gestures & repetition of simple first words can help early conversations to blossom while you are out & about By encouraging babies to join in you'll soon experience the joy of their very first words & phrases With lively illustrations by Ailie Busby Also available Small Talk Bedtime See also Small Talk (Macmillan 2013)
- a guide to boosting your child's speech & language development from birth
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Bring a charming blue touch to any Rustic Edge living environment with this sleek assortment of Dolomite pots With their assorted patterned decal & added rustic features these terracotta tone edged pots will look perfect on any windowsill shelf or garden space when filled with floral blooms ...

Fans of cats & tarot will appreciate this mesmerising & detailed piece of art depicting a black cat overlooking a set of cards ...

An ordinary boy in an ordinary world With no words only illustrations Small Things tells the story of a boy who feels alone with his worries but who learns that help is always close by A universal story told simply & with breathtaking beauty about dealing with sadness anxiety depression heartache or loss & finding your way in the world ...

From the magical imagination of the incredibly talented fantasy & fairy artist Selina Fenech this enchanting cushion is exclusively available through Nemesis Now Wearing only leaves this slender fairy kneels casually against a red toadstool delicate pink & cream butterfly wings emerging from her back Pink flowers are visible in her long blonde hair as she turns to look at you calmly red butterflies flying around her A window into a world of enchantment Selina Fenechs art has been enchanting & delighting audiences worldwide for decades Now that art can adorn a cushion meaning you can add a touch of wonder & magic to any sofa bed or armchair SPECIFICATIONSDesigner Selina Fenech Category Fairies Function Cushions Weight 05200 kg Primary Colour White Secondary Colour Red ...