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Imperial (2006)

2–6 players · 120–180 min · age 13+ · ★ 7.6 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
120–180 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.6/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 13+ who like economic games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 120–180 min.

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About Imperial

Invest in imperialist powers to extract wealth by industrialization and expansion.

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EconomicNauticalPolitical

Mechanics: Advantage Token, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Investment, Ownership, Rondel · Designer: Mac Gerdts

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Imperial FAQ

How many players is Imperial?
Imperial plays with 2–6 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Imperial take to play?
A game of Imperial takes 120–180 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Imperial any good?
Imperial rates 7.6/10 from 8,287 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / nautical game built around advantage token, area majority / influence, area movement.