
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,606
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Le Plateau
- 2–6 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2021

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Crokinole Imperium is an expansion for Crokinole released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Colter Hahn and Dr. Steven Brown and its main mechanics are Flicking.
Crokinole Imperium brings three brand new experiences to the classic game of crokinole, by introducing new cards and rules that are combined with rich Medieval-Latin lore. SUB ROSA meaning, “Under the Rose” is a Latin phrase that has been used in the middle ages to denote secrecy or confidentiality. In this game each player will earn points by completing their unique objective card and by outscoring their opponents. FREE LANCES refers to mercenaries whose lance was free of any lord’s service. Each mercenary will offer you a single use ability that could tip the round in your favor, but be careful not to let their valuable skills go to waste. TERRA NOVA meaning, "New Land" brings about a new land card each round that applies to all players requiring you to significantly alter your strategy. Learn the terrain and use it to your advantage or fail to adapt and see an abrupt end to your thoughts of victory. —description from the designer
Crokinole Imperium supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Crokinole Imperium is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Crokinole Imperium for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Crokinole Imperium has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Crokinole Imperium belongs to these categories: Card Game, Action / Dexterity, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Flicking. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Crokinole Imperium are: Colter Hahn and Dr. Steven Brown. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Crokinole Imperium as an expansion for Crokinole. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Crokinole to use it. Check that your edition of Crokinole is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.