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Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North

Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North

Portal Games · 2019
1–445–90 min10+ yrs2.8/5 complexity7.4 BGG#605 BGG14 KCouples
short answer

How do you play Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North?

The main objective remains expanding your empire, utilizing your clan's unique strategies (such as negotiation for Saikoro or port management and storage/docking optimization for Yumeneko) to outperform opponents and secure victory.

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FromRON 207· 3 shops
Normal price-3% vs 90-day avg
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North box art
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01

Setup

Shuffle new island cards and choose one of the new clan decks.

The rules, step by step

Setup
To set up the expansion, start by shuffling the new nearby and distant island cards into their respective decks. Next, select one of the new clans — either the Saikoro clan or the Yumeneko clan — and prepare their corresponding cards, ship tokens, and score markers.
Objective
The main objective remains expanding your empire, utilizing your clan's unique strategies (such as negotiation for Saikoro or port management and storage/docking optimization for Yumeneko) to outperform opponents and secure victory.
On your turn
A turn follows the base game structure, but Yumeneko clan players experience an expanded phase order featuring a Storage phase followed by a Docking phase. During Storage, players resolve card storage texts; during Docking, they resolve docking keywords, acquire resources from island cards, and handle transport actions.
Scoring
Players score victory points by completing card effects, fulfilling storage conditions, conquering islands, and utilizing specific building bonuses throughout the game rounds.
Game end
The game ends according to the standard triggers and round limits of Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North.
Tips
When playing with the Yumeneko clan, carefully manage goods storage limits and timing on docking phases. Remember that resource exchanges with opponents forbid trading identical resource types.
game anatomy
Complexity2.8 / 5
BGG rating7.4 / 10
Vibe
Couples
Language dependence
Extensive text — heavy translation needed
Play time
45–90 min
Players
1–4
Recommended age
10+ yrs
BGG rank
#605
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the goal of the game?
The main objective remains expanding your empire, utilizing your clan's unique strategies (such as negotiation for Saikoro or port management and storage/docking optimization for Yumeneko) to outperform opponents and secure victory.
Q2How do you set up the game?
To set up the expansion, start by shuffling the new nearby and distant island cards into their respective decks. Next, select one of the new clans — either the Saikoro clan or the Yumeneko clan — and prepare their corresponding cards, ship tokens, and score markers.
Q3How does a turn work?
A turn follows the base game structure, but Yumeneko clan players experience an expanded phase order featuring a Storage phase followed by a Docking phase. During Storage, players resolve card storage texts; during Docking, they resolve docking keywords, acquire resources from island cards, and handle transport actions.
Q4How is scoring calculated?
Players score victory points by completing card effects, fulfilling storage conditions, conquering islands, and utilizing specific building bonuses throughout the game rounds.
Q5When and how does the game end?
The game ends according to the standard triggers and round limits of Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North.
Q6What tips are there for beginners?
When playing with the Yumeneko clan, carefully manage goods storage limits and timing on docking phases. Remember that resource exchanges with opponents forbid trading identical resource types.
Q7How much does Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North cost?
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North costs between 207 and 229 RON across Romanian stores.
Q8Where can I buy Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North cheapest?
The lowest price for Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North right now is 207 RON at Red Goblin. The Prices tab lists every store currently tracking it.
Q9How do you play Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North?
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North is a ancient game, for 1–4 players, taking ~45–90 minutes, featuring hand management. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q10How many players does Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North support?
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North is played by 1–4 players.
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Red GoblinCHEAPESTeasybox
Joc Imperial Settlers Empires of the North
free over RON 150
RON 207
Regatul JocuriloreasyboxCultural voucher
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North
free over RON 149
RON 220
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Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North
free over RON 149
RON 229
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Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North
RON 184
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