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The Empire Engine (2013)

2–4 players · 30 min · age 14+ · ★ 5.8 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
30 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
5.8/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 14+ who like bluffing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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The Empire Engine board game box cover

About The Empire Engine

Once, the world of Mekannis was united and prospered under the guidance of the Great Engine—an enormous thinking machine built into the molten heart of the world. Over millennia, Mekannis was transformed until every piece of land was incorporated into the gears and levers of the Engine itself. An act of hubris by the world’s rulers caused a series of devastating malfunctions that shattered the land and the death of the Great Engine. Now four empires rise to domina

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Mechanics: Action Queue, Rondel, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Matthew Dunstan, Chris Marling

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The Empire Engine FAQ

How many players is The Empire Engine?
The Empire Engine plays with 2–4 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does The Empire Engine take to play?
A game of The Empire Engine takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Empire Engine any good?
The Empire Engine rates 5.8/10 from 814 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around action queue, rondel, simultaneous action selection.