Imperium: Classics

Grow your civilization from barbarian tribe to mighty empire

👥 1–4 playersapprox. 160 min🪄 Takes some learning14+
🧩 Solo mode7.2 · BGG #338

Who it's for

Solo gamers and civilization fans who want deep asymmetric card play. Each faction offers a genuinely different puzzle to solve.

Not for you if…

Not for players who want quick games or dislike managing large, complex card tableaus. Learning multiple factions takes commitment.

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Vibe's take

Asymmetric, cerebral, thematic, tense

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About this game

Civilization-building card game where each faction starts as a barbarian nation and can evolve into an empire. Manage your deck, develop technologies, and navigate a tense balance between expansion and stability as your civilization progresses through history.

Asymmetric factionsSolo modeCivilization themeDeep card play

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Players

Best at 1–2 playersWorks with 1–2

Duration

40–160 min

Ages 14+

Complexity

3.6 / 5 — Heavy

BGG Rating

7.2/10

Rank #338

8.9k ratings

Published

2021

Language

Heavy text

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