Imperial Borders
2025
BGG Average Rating
9.3
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Players
2-6
Weight
2.75/5.00
Playtime
360 min
Age
14+
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With Napoleon's abdication in 1815, the major powers of Europe convene the Congress of Vienna in Austria.
Explore an alternate history with each player taking the reins of a great European nation of the period. It is now up to each of you to decide how the borders of Europe will be redrawn.
Establish a dominating presence of power and wealth through clever diplomacy and strategic warfare.
Features include:
Simultaneous & secret plotting of movement orders on a dry-erase planning map
Free-form diplomacy, negotiations, and backstabbing
Dice-based combat system with tactical stance choices
Battle with cannons, cavalry, and infantry columns on land
Battle with frigates and ships of the line in ports or at sea
Purchase new forces with gold taxes collected from territories
Earn prestige points by winning battles, earning elite forces, and controlling territories
Earn and then clip shiny medals to your lapel that indicate your sublime grandeur (and offer in-game bonuses)
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