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Imperialism

Imperialism

Flying Buffalo, Inc. (FBI) · 1974
2–80 min12+ yrs3.0/5 complexity6.7 BGG43Strategy
short answer

How do you play Imperialism?

According to Sid Sacksons - A Gamut of Games: Travel accross the sea to establish colonies. Die throws indicate the wealth potential, which can be used for armies and fleets; or for ports, cities, and fortifications, which are marked by grease pencil on the plastic surface.

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Imperialism box art
official art · Flying Buffalo, Inc. (FBI)

According to Sid Sacksons - A Gamut of Games: Travel accross the sea to establish colonies. Die throws indicate the wealth potential, which can be used for armies and fleets; or for ports, cities, and fortifications, which are marked by grease pencil on the plastic surface.

Flying Buffalo published three versions of the game. The first had linoleum counters and hand-cut cards, details otherwise unknown. The second had cardboard counters and machine-cut cards (both somewhat crude), and came in a white box with a pasted-on cover sheet. The third had more professional components and came in a red printed box.

The game was later published by Gametime Games in a revised form as Grand Imperialism.

game anatomy
Complexity3.0 / 5
BGG rating6.7 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
0 min
Players
2–8
Recommended age
12+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q3How do you play Imperialism?
Imperialism is a exploration game, for 2–8 players, taking ~0 minutes, featuring area majority / influence. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Imperialism — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Imperialism support?
Imperialism is played by 2–8 players.
Q5How long does a game of Imperialism take?
A game of Imperialism takes about 0 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Imperialism for?
Imperialism is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Imperialism?
Imperialism has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.0 out of 5.
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