Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North

Build a northern empire as Scots, Inuits, or Vikings with unique asymmetric clan decks.

πŸ‘₯ 1–4 players⏱ approx. 90 minπŸͺ„ Takes some learning10+
🧩 Solo modeβ˜… 6.9 Β· BGG #608

Who it's for

Imperial Settlers fans and tableau builders who want asymmetric factions with exploration.

Not for you if…

You want heavy player interaction. Most conflict is indirect through island claiming.

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Vibe's take

asymmetric factions, expedition exploration, engine building, card combo, northern frontier

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About this game

Lead Scotsmen, Inuits, or Vikings in this standalone card game of empire building in the frozen north. Each faction plays with a unique asymmetric deck, and you can mix different clan decks within a faction for variety. Send ships on expeditions to discover and raid islands, build production buildings, and manage workers to fuel your growing empire. The expedition mechanic adds exploration to the tableau-building core. Each clan feels genuinely different, from the Scots' defensive walls to the Vikings' raiding prowess.

3 factions with unique decksIsland expedition mechanicMix and match clans

By the numbers

Players

Best at 2 playersWorks with 1–3

Duration

45–90 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

2.8 / 5 β€” Medium

BGG Rating

6.9/10

Rank #608

8.1k ratings

Published

2019

Language

Heavy text

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