- BGG rating
- 7.9
D.E.I.: Divide et Impera – Cash & Rad
- 2–6 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,560
- BGG rating
- 7.5
D.E.I.: Divide et Impera
2022
Rules assistance for D.E.I.: Divide et Impera
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for D.E.I.: Divide et Impera
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D.E.I.: Divide et Impera is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Tommaso Battista and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Area Majority / Influence.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.0
D.E.I.: Divide et Impera – Christmas in Old London
- 2–6 players
- 60–90 min
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 7.5
D.E.I.: Divide et Impera – Mad & Max
- 2–6 players
- 60–90 min
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 7.9
D.E.I.: Divide et Impera – Old London
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 7.4
D.E.I.: Divide et Impera – Penny Boom
- 2–6 players
- 60–90 min
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 8.1
D.E.I.: Divide et Impera – The Citadel
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 8.0
D.E.I.: Divide et Impera – White Death
- 1–4 players
- 69–90 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 7.9
D.E.I.: Divide et Impera – Candy Boost Pack
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2024
- BGG rating
- 8.0
D.E.I.: Divide et Impera – Faith & Anarchy
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2024
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About the game
D.E.I. (Divide et Impera) is a game of exploration and survival set in the Earth devastated by a new ice age. The cities of the future, from the crucible of civilization, have become icy deserts dotted with the carcasses of skyscrapers now reduced to uninhabited rubble. Between alleys of old London, bands of survivors use their abilities to explore and plunder the scarce resources that are left, to sell them to the Pure Caste in exchange for food and fuel. The only ones who still have high technology, the Pure Ones are the elected heirs of the old civilization. Protected by fortified citadels, they manage the bands of survivors, helping them in their research or putting them in competition, so that they cannot ally and threaten their domains. In D.E.I. each player will control one of the four bands of Survivors, and they will be competing with each other for the wealthiest loot to trade with the Pure Caste. They will have to explore London on two levels, between the streets and on the roofs of the old buildings, to look for the precious resources of the past era coveted by the Pure Ones: Technologies and Energy cells. Each faction will start with 8 cards, a Hero and few Explorers, but during the game it will be possible to acquire new action cards from London black markets, building new structures such as bridges and elevators, and obtaining temporary control of the hi-technological Drones that the Pure Caste will give to them. The game map is completely modular and three-dimensional so that every game of D.E.I. is always different and compelling. The explorers will often be able to contend for territories for resources and to have greater influence in the markets, and therefore, the fighting will be inevitable. Also, during the games, the players will have to solve missions of increasing difficulty, which will grow their victory points. The survivors' gang that earns the most victory points, satisfying the Pure Caste, wins the game. —description from the publisher
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- Pegasus Spiele
- Intrafin Games
- CardBoard Pirates
- Ludus Magnus Studio
Questions and answers
D.E.I.: Divide et Impera 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 D.E.I.: Divide et Impera is 60–90 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 D.E.I.: Divide et Impera for ages 14 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.
D.E.I.: Divide et Impera has a complexity rating of 3.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
D.E.I.: Divide et Impera belongs to these categories: Economic, Miniatures, and Farming. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 D.E.I.: Divide et Impera are: Tommaso Battista. 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 D.E.I.: Divide et Impera as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.