Dune: Imperium

Just a great game. Do yourself a favor and buy the book at the same time.

Im a big fan of Dune saga and cant wait for the movie, I have the movie from the 80s and scifi channels mini series, play the video game Dune 2000, and now table tip board game is fun to play

This review is for game contents only (not for the gameplay). The quality of game components is great. Wooden pieces, high quality cards. High quality board. All packed very neatly. Game comes with a few zip lock baggies for the small pieces. Also aincludes a link for video tutorial on how to play game (via YouTube). Game manual is high quality as well. Game instructions are easy to understand and well thought out.

This game takes around 90-120 minutes with a 5 minute set up. The game may start a bit slow and luck-based (depending on your draw). But as the game progresses, rounds become very intense. You must balance all your resources and optimize your actions. You must weigh the pros and cons of every action and pay attention to your opponents. Conflicts become very important and the intrigue cards can be make gameplay very exciting. Games get very close near the end and often come down to tie breakers. Its extremely fun and full of strategy. Every game is different since theres an infinite number of combinations you can create with your deck. Theres also great room for synergies between the factions. Overall, I love this strategy game. Its so fun!

The box is damaged when I receive it.

This takes a couple of hours to learn but the rules and online videos make it really easy to pick up. Lots of repeat value for playing as the strategies are intriguing and the characters are cool. Definitely for more advanced game players (10+ I would say).

A worker placement/resource management/deck builder game based on the new DUNE movie. This is easily a top ten game for me now. It just has that perfect balance of depth and playability. Games run pretty short (an hour…not 20 minutes), set up doesn’t take too long and it’s pretty easy to teach. The game comes with a deck of cards (or, use the free app) for solo/2 player games but we play two player all the time WITHOUT the AI deck. I really don’t think it’s needed. It may add a bit of uncertainty and/or excitement if that’s what you feel might be missing from the 2 player experience but for us, the pacing, board space selection…it’s good enough. Each player chooses a character (1 of 8) from the DUNE universe. Each has an ability that’s usually ongoing but then another that can only be activated when you play a certain card. Players start with the same 10 card deck that they randomize and draw five from. These cards have special markings on them that unlock spots in the board for you to place an agent (meeple) on. Card doesn’t show an orange triangle? Then you can’t put an agent on any of the orange triangle spaces. Each of the spots grants resources and/or some minor action like unlocking your third agent (you start with only two). To me, this is all very reminiscent of Lords of Waterdeep - one of the best games ever made, IMO. Cards may also have additional bonuses like drawing a card, etc. that happen in addition to allowing you to place an agent. The nitty gritty however, is in the THIRD spot of the cards that can only be used when you pass for the rest of the round and “reveal” what’s left in your hand. These bonuses might be income (to buy additional cards in the market place - the deck building aspect of the game), combat strength or a combination of other things. Do you use a card to place an agent or do you save it because it will grant combat strength when you reveal? Tough choices! At the end of the round comes the “combat” which is basically just how many troops (cubes) you’ve committed to the current combat round, plus those additional combat strength cards plus special, “Intrigue” cards you can play (they are earned from spots on the board) for that extra, “ah HA!” Moment. …and so much more. You have influence tracks that you need to move up on in the hopes of acquiring victory points…but wait! You need Spice first! No! You can’t get the Spice without paying Water…and you don’t have enough water. No no no!!!! Your opponent just went to the spot you wanted!!! This is a great game and I’m glad it didn’t just turn out to be a money grab coasting off of the hype/popularity of the new movie. An absolute must buy in this veteran board gamer’s opinion.

This was given as a gift and when opened found that necessary pieces to play were not included, specifically the card decks. Please ship me the card sso I can tell if this is a fun game

Best all around game I’ve ever played!!! I’m a huge gamer and have to say I’ve had my share of board games and say this by far has been the best all around game I’ve ever played!!! I just played it again with a friend who also bought one as well! I’m telling all my friends to buy this!!!!!!

Dune Yes!!!! Deck building Yes! Worker Placement Yes! Fun Yes!!!!!!!!