Imperial 2030
Bankroll nations, maneuver armies, and profit from global power
Who it's for
Strategy gamers who enjoy the idea of controlling nations through money rather than dice. Best at 4-6 for the full power-broker experience.
Not for you if…
Not for players who want direct combat or clear ownership — the investor mechanic means 'your' nation can change hands.
Vibe's take
Calculating, strategic, indirect, devious
About this game
Global investment game where players are not nations but investors bankrolling nations. Control shifts as players buy bonds in different world powers and maneuver those nations' armies and fleets for profit. The twist: you profit most from nations you've invested in, not ones you directly control.
Get it
from €40
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
120–180 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
3.5 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
7.1/10
Rank #394
7.3k ratings
Published
2009
Designed by
Mac Gerdts
Published by
Pensamento Coletivo, Hobby World, The Game Master BV, Wargames Club Publishing, Egmont Polska, PD-Verlag, Cranio Creations, Rio Grande Games
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