- BGG rating
- 6.3
Pocket Imperium: Mech Worlds
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,474
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Pocket Imperium
2013
Rules assistance for Pocket Imperium
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Pocket Imperium
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Pocket Imperium is a board game released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by David J. Mortimer and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Modular Board.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Pocket Imperium: Prosperity
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2015
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About the game
War has erupted across the Imperium! Four spacefaring races struggle for supremacy, launching fleets of starships across the galaxy to battle for control of the most prosperous systems. Only one race will successfully Expand, Explore, Exploit and Exterminate their way to victory! Pocket Imperium is a 4X microgame. Players will need to use the opportunities to expand, explore, exploit and exterminate to their best advantage. The timing of when to build fleets, when to explore the stars, and when to invade systems controlled by opponents will be crucial in their quest to rule the Imperium. What's more, in a crowded galaxy, players must choose wisely when to make alliances to bring down powerful enemies — and when to break those pacts to critically weaken their former allies!
Designers
Publishers
- Mandala Jogos
- Good Little Games
- LudiCreations
- Games Factory Publishing
Questions and answers
Pocket 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 Pocket Imperium is 30–45 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 Pocket Imperium for ages 12 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.
Pocket Imperium has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Pocket Imperium belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Print & Play, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Modular Board. 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 Pocket Imperium are: David J. Mortimer. 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 Pocket Imperium 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.