- BGG rating
- 7.9
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Japanese Islands
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #612
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North
2019
Rules assistance for Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North
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Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North is a board game released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ignacy Trzewiczek and Joanna Kijanka and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Barbarian Hordes
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Roman Banners
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Egyptian Kings
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Workers In Training
- 1–4 players
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Wrath of the Lighthouse
- 1 player
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2022
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About the game
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North is a standalone card game in the established Imperial Settlers universe, with players heading to the far north where three groups live: Scotsmen, Inuits, and Vikings. Take on the role of leader, and make your faction into the best empire in the world! Players will find six pre-constructed Clan (two for each faction) decks ready to use straight out of the box. Each Clan has a different take on the game with focus on different mechanics, and varied play difficulty between 1-10. The game plays out over a series of rounds, during which players explore new lands, construct buildings, trade resources, and sail to new lands with the aim of either conquering, or pillaging to gain more goods! Each action draws the clans closer to becoming the greatest empire! The game is played in rounds of 4 phases: Lookout, Action, Expedition, and Cleanup. The game continues until a player reaches or passes the 25 Victory points space on the scoreboard during the Action phase. Once that happens, the final round is triggered and the game will end at the end of the current round. Develop your economy, deflect your opponent, and fight for dominance in the north. Learn new mechanisms, and experience a unique style of Imperial Settlers. Will you be able to create the most successful civilization in Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North?
Designers
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- Arclight Games
- Broadway Toys LTD
- Korea Boardgames
- Rexhry
- Maldito Games
- Portal Games
- Zvezda
- White Goblin Games
- IELLO
Questions and answers
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North supports 1–4 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 Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North is 45–90 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 Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North for ages 10 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.
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North belongs to these categories: Card Game, Exploration, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North are: Ignacy Trzewiczek and Joanna Kijanka. 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 Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North 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.