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Imperium: Classics

By Dávid Turczi and Nigel Buckle
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In Imperium: Classics by Dávid Turczi and Nigel Buckle, readers are invited to explore the intricate world of ancient civilisations through the lens of culinary history. This book delves into the fascinating connections between food, culture, and power, showcasing recipes and stories that reveal how gastronomy influenced and reflected the rise and fall of empires. It's a delectable journey through time, perfect for food and history enthusiasts alike.
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Imperium: Classics

An asymmetric card-based civilization building game for 1-4 players, charting the rise and fall of some of the greatest civilizations from history.

A card-based civilization building game for 1-4 players.

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Formidable adversaries are arrayed against you. Your people stand ready. History beckons.

In your hands lies the destiny of one of history's great civilizations. Under constant threat of attack, you must conquer new lands, oversee dramatic scientific and cultural advances, and lead your people into the era of empire. Expand too rapidly and unrest will bring your civilization to its knees; build up too slowly, however, and you might find yourself a mere footnote of history. As one of six radically asymmetric civilizations, you will compete to become the most dominant empire the world has ever seen.

This box contains the Roman, Greek, Carthaginian, Minoan, Macedonian, Atlantean civilizations.

Imperium: Classics and Legends is a standalone game, featuring art by Mihajlo 'The Mico' Dimitrievski and a solo mode by David Turczi. It is also fully compatible with Imperium: Ancients and Raiders for players wanting to expand their pool of civilizations even further.

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Imperium: Classics by Dávid Turczi and Nigel Buckle has garnered praise for its innovative approach and strategic depth. Reviewers commend the game for its excellent solo gameplay and notable replay value, with some considering it a potential classic. The integration of theme and mechanics is highly appreciated, and it's recommended for solo and two-player enthusiasts alike.

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Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9781472844743

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Game

Date Published: 27 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Games

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mihajlo Dimitrievski

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 1230g

Collections

Board Games Dávid Turczi History & Archaeology History & Military Nigel Buckle

About the Author

Nigel Buckle is a game designer, playtester and developer based in London, UK. Besides Imperium, he is best known for designing Voidfall, published by Mindclash Games, and Omega Centauri, published by Spiral Galaxy Games . Dávid Turczi is a prolific UK-based game designer, most well known for the BGG top 50 hit Anachrony. Additional designs include Kitchen Rush, Dice Settlers, Rome and Roll, and solo modes for various other designers' games, including Teotihuacan and Cerebria. Mihajlo ‘The Mico’ Dimitrievksi is one of the most celebrated artists in the board game industry, providing stunning work for a range of games including Architects of the West Kingdom, Raiders of the North Sea, Dice Settlers, and Valeria: Card Kingdoms. He currently resides in Bitola, Macedonia.

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