Iello will release the English-language version of its new science fiction-themed card game Titanium Wars in June.  The French version of the game was previewed at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in February and released in March by Euphoria Games.

Titanium Wars is a card game depicting a running arms race between galactic factions seeking to control a rare resource, called “titanium.”  Each player leads one of these factions as they expand their empire and build fleets of battleships to fight for control of the valuable resource.

The game includes more than 300 game cards.  Players use “Building” cards to expand their empires, and “Enhancement” cards to customize their war fleets.  When the players compete for planets or resource, special “Tactics” cards determine the results of the battles.

Titanium Wars was designed by Frederic Guerard.  The game is designed for three to four players and takes about 2 hours to play, making it a game for more serious gamers.  The suggested retail price will be $39.99.