Imperial

“Imperial” is a German-style board game designed by Mac Gerdts, published by Rio Grande Games and Eggert-Spiele, and released in 2006. The game is set in the pre-World War I era and allows players to accumulate wealth in the form of bond holdings in successful countries and cash. Players take on the role of international financiers who purchase government bonds in six pre-World War I empires: Austria-Hungary, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, and Russia. The principal bondholder of a nation gains control of its government and can order importation or production of armaments and ships, as well as maneuvering of military units.

Why is Imperial Popular?

Imperial is a popular and significant board game because it:
– Offers a unique blend of economic and military strategy, allowing players to control and exploit European governments from behind the scenes.
– Provides a challenging and engaging experience for 2-6 players, with a playing time of approximately 120 minutes.
– Has gained recognition and awards, such as being nominated as a Spiel des Jahres recommended game in 2007.

Game Components of Imperial

The Game Components of Imperial include:
– Board
– Bonds
– Money
– Military units
– Country markers

Game Setup of Imperial

Prepare the board and place it in the center of the table.Shuffle the bonds and place them face down in a draw pile.Each player is dealt a starting hand of cards.The game begins when the first player takes their turn.

Gameplay Mechanics of Imperial

In Imperial, players take turns to:
– Buy bonds in available countries.
– Use their bonds to control the government of a country.
– Manipulate the country’s treasury and military units.
– Maneuver military units to control territories and gain victory points.
– Sell bonds for cash or use cash to buy additional bonds.

Game Objective of Imperial

The objective of Imperial is to accumulate the most wealth in the form of bond holdings and cash. Players can control the government of a country, order importation or production of armaments and ships, and maneuver military units to control territories and gain victory points. The game ends when one player has accumulated enough victory points, and final scores are calculated.

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