Imperial

Europe at the start of the last century. Great powers such as Austria-Hungary, Italy, France, Great Britain, the German Empire and Russia all want as much power as possible. But who is really pulling the strings? In Imperial you are a wealthy investor who shapes the game from behind the scenes. Your bonds give you pieces of these countries, so you can steer their politics exactly the way that pays you best. The countries build factories, send out armies and put fleets to sea. They collect taxes and wage war. You watch and profit along the way. What makes this special is that several players can hold influence in the same country. Today you work together, tomorrow you face each other. As a result, the balance of power at the table keeps shifting and everyone stays sharp. Imperial is all about thinking ahead. No dice, no cards, only your choices and those of your fellow players. Expect an evening of about two to three hours full of tough decisions. Whoever grows their capital most cleverly and gathers the most influence wins this struggle for Europe.