Dune Imperium is a game that draws its inspiration from the universe and characters of Dune, both from the literary works of Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert, and Kevin J. Anderson from which it originates, but also from the upcoming Legendary Pictures film, directed by Denis Villeneuve.
As the leader of one of the great Houses of Landsraad, raise your banner and gather your forces and spies. War is coming, and at the center of the conflict stands Arrakis - Dune, the desert planet.
Dune Imperium uses deck-building to add a clever hidden information mechanic to traditional worker placement.
You start with a Leader card and a deck identical for all players. As you acquire new cards and shape your deck, your choices will define your strengths and weaknesses. These cards allow you to send your Agents to different locations on the game board, so your strategy is affected by the evolution of your deck itself. You can become a military powerhouse, capable of deploying more troops than your opponents, or you can acquire cards that open the doors to the four political factions represented in the game: the Emperor, the Spacing Guild, the Bene Gesserit Order, and of course, the Fremen.
Defeat your opponents in battle, skillfully manipulate the political factions, and obtain the precious Spice Must Flow cards to lead your House to victory!
As d'Or 2022 Winner - Expert Category
Age: 14+ / Players: 1-4 / Duration: 120 minutes
