Board game · ancient, card game

Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North

Ignacy Trzewiczek

2019 · 1⁠–⁠4 players, best with 2 · 45⁠–⁠90 min · ages 10+

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How many players

For 1 to 4 players, best with 2.

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Weight and time

Medium: 2.8 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 45–90 minutes, for ages 10 and up.

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BoardGameGeek7.6/104,990 ratings
BGG rank397thamong all games

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How to play Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North

In Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North, players use faction-specific cards to develop a settlement, place workers to gain resources and actions, and decide when to trade, explore, or interfere with rivals. It feels like a midweight engine-building strategy game with different approaches for each faction and occasional direct conflict. It suits 1 to 4 players who enjoy planning card combinations and building up a personal tableau; games take 45 to 90 minutes.