Dune: Imperium*

Dune: Imperium is a strategic deck-building game inspired by the iconic Dune universe, incorporating elements from both the recent film adaptation and the classic novels. Players lead one of the Great Houses in the interstellar political landscape of the Landsraad.

Gameplay Overview

  • Unique Leader Cards: Each player starts with a special leader card, setting their initial strategy.
  • Deck-Building and Worker Placement: Combine deck-building with worker placement mechanics.
  • Developing Strategy: Evolve your deck to strengthen your military or gain influence with key factions.
  • Political Factions: Engage with factions like the Emperor, the Spacing Guild, the Bene Gesserit, and the Fremen.
  • Turn Structure: Alternate between using Agent turns and Reveal turns, not playing your entire hand at once.
  • Resource Management: Use Persuasion for acquiring cards and Swords for troop engagements.
  • Objective: Navigate combat and politics to acquire resources and lead your House to victory.

Conclusion

Dune: Imperium offers a deep, thematic experience, blending the rich lore of Dune with intricate game mechanics. It’s a perfect fit for fans of strategy games and the Dune saga, providing a challenging and immersive experience. The combination of deck-building and worker placement, along with the political maneuvering among the factions, makes it a compelling game with high replayability.

Nominated for 19 awards and won 7.

⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2022

  • 1 - 4 Players
  • 60 - 120 Minutes
  • 14+ years old
  • Medium difficulty

We like Dune: Imperium so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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