- BGG rating
- 7.9
Rules assistance for D.E.I.: Divide et Impera – Old London
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+
Rules assistant for D.E.I.: Divide et Impera – Old London
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D.E.I.: Divide et Impera – Old London is an expansion for D.E.I.: Divide et Impera 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 Majority / Influence, and Variable Set-up.
About the game
Welcome to Old London! The icy roads are more dangerous than ever and the Purebred decided to send out a sign to all those survivor bands who want their favour. Besides, the Purebred are tired of the Rebels' numerous attacks, and now, they want to clean up the problem from the root. So, after they build up a new operating base inside the remains of Big Ben, the Purebred won't hesitate to punish all the Factions who don't kneel to their power! The Old London expansion set allows you to play with a new faction: the Purebred, the terrible Despots in the D.E.I. World. Players could use the Purebred in every D.E.I. game, except for the Citadel Expansion set. Also, this expansion introduces the Campaign mode, that consists of a linked set of Scenarios where you will face your opponents in a competition to bring down the Old London power base... the dreaded Purebred. The Campaign scenarios introduce changes to the Base game rules and additional game elements, which can also be used in the following D.E.I. modes: The Thames, Vengeance Mode and Challenge & Alliance. —description from the back of the box
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- CardBoard Pirates
- Ludus Magnus Studio
Questions and answers
D.E.I.: Divide et Impera – Old London 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 – Old London 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 – Old London 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 – Old London belongs to these categories: Economic, Miniatures, and Farming. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Variable Set-up. 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 – Old London 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 – Old London as an expansion for D.E.I.: Divide et Impera. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need D.E.I.: Divide et Impera to use it. Check that your edition of D.E.I.: Divide et Impera is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.