- BGG rank
- BGG #336
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Imperium: Classics
- 1–4 players
- 40–160 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #770
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Imperium: Horizons
2024
Rules assistance for Imperium: Horizons
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- 1–4 players
- 40–160 min
- 14+
- Complexity 4.0/5
For 1 player
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Imperium: Horizons is a board game released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 40–160 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Dávid Turczi and Nigel Buckle and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and End Game Bonuses.
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About the game
In your hands lies the destiny of one of the most storied peoples of history. Under constant threat of attack, you must conquer new lands, oversee dramatic scientific and cultural advances, and lead your people into the era of empire. Expand too rapidly and unrest will bring your civilization to its knees; build up too slowly, however, and you might find yourself a mere footnote of history. As one of fourteen radically asymmetric civilizations, you will compete to become the most dominant empire the world has ever seen. Imperium: Horizons is a standalone game that contains the Abbasid, Aksumite, Cultist, Gupta, Inuit, Japanese, Magyar, Martian, Mayan, Polynsian, Sassanid, Taino. Tang , and Wagadou civilizations. Each makes for a unique and challenging opponent in both multiplayer and solo games. Fully compatible with Imperium: Classics and Imperium: Legends for those wanting to expand their pool of civilizations even further, Imperium: Horizons also incorporates a new trade module that allows players to recreate all the intrigue, wealth generation, and dynamic politics of a thriving economy. The game is played in a series of rounds. Each round starts with the player to the left of the solstice card taking their turn and then turn order proceeds clockwise. On each turn, players will activate, innovate, or revolt. Once you have finished resolving your action, you will clean up. After you have cleaned up, the player to your left takes their turn. If the solstice card is between you and the player to your left, the round ends. Play continues until either scoring or collapse is triggered, which ends the game. The player with the most victory points wins. —description from the publisher
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- Devir
- Osprey Games
- MeepleBR
- Giant Roc
Questions and answers
Imperium: Horizons 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 Imperium: Horizons is 40–160 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 Imperium: Horizons 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.
Imperium: Horizons has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Imperium: Horizons belongs to these categories: Card Game and Civilization. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and End Game Bonuses. 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 Imperium: Horizons are: Dávid Turczi and Nigel Buckle. 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 Imperium: Horizons 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.