Imperial Settlers*

Imperial Settlers is a dynamic card game where players lead one of four distinct factions - Romans, Barbarians, Egyptians, and Japanese - to build and expand their empires. It's a game of strategy and resource management, set in a newly discovered land ripe for exploration and conflict.

Gameplay Overview

  • Factions: Choose from Romans, Barbarians, Egyptians, or Japanese, each with unique abilities and play styles.
  • Building Empires: Construct buildings to boost your economy, gather resources, and train soldiers.
  • Resource Management: Efficiently manage resources like workers, materials, and food to grow your empire.
  • Exploration and Development: Explore new lands and expand your empire by constructing new buildings.
  • Combat and Conquest: As territories become contested, players engage in battles to secure their claims.
  • Rounds: The game is played over five rounds, with players taking actions to achieve their goals and earn victory points.

Special Features

  • Card-Driven Mechanics: The game's core mechanics are inspired by the card game 51st State.
  • Strategic Depth: Offers a balance of strategy, resource management, and tactical decisions.
  • Replayability: Each faction offers a different experience, adding to the game's replayability.
  • Victory Points: Success is measured in victory points, accumulated through various actions and achievements.

Conclusion

Imperial Settlers presents a richly thematic and strategic experience, where players vie for dominance in a newly discovered world. With its mix of empire building, resource management, and tactical combat, the game offers a deeply engaging experience for players looking to lead their civilization to glory. Whether you're constructing buildings, managing resources, or engaging in conflicts, Imperial Settlers provides a diverse and replayable challenge for strategic minds.

Nominated for 11 awards and won 3.

  • 1 - 4 Players
  • 45 - 90 Minutes
  • 10+ years old
  • Medium difficulty

Video reviews, ratings, Let's Plays and tests for Imperial Settlers

  • YouTube Review for the game "Imperial Settlers" by Shut Up & Sit Down
    Video is in English
  • YouTube Review for the game "Imperial Settlers" by BoardGameGeek
    Video is in English
  • YouTube Review for the game "Imperial Settlers" by BoardGameGeek
    Video is in English

We like Imperial Settlers so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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