Dune: Imperium

Deckbuilder + worker placement hybrid

BGG: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/316554

Dune: Imperium is a medium game (weight 5/10). It offers a substantial decision tree (7/10) — enough to reward repeated study. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting. Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 7/10). Direct conflict exists but is contained (5/10).

Solo8/10
Fiddly5/10
Players
3P4P2P1P5+P

The 12-axis profile

Every score is on a 0–10 scale. The rubric and methodology behind these numbers is documented in the README.

Thinking

how much brainwork?
Weight
5
Depth
7
Density
6

Dune: Imperium is a medium game (weight 5/10). It offers a substantial decision tree (7/10) — enough to reward repeated study. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting.

Interaction

how multiplayer is the multiplayer?
Interaction
7
Conflict
5
Negotiation
2

Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 7/10). Direct conflict exists but is contained (5/10).

Luck

where does luck live?
Input
7
Output
4
Catch-up
5

Most variance is input randomness (7/10): luck arrives before your decision and you plan around it. Catch-up is moderate (5/10).

Experience

how does it feel?
Theme
7
Engine
7
Narrative
4

The theme is well-integrated (7/10). There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 7/10).

Most variance is input randomness (7/10): luck arrives before your decision and you plan around it. Catch-up is moderate (5/10).

The theme is well-integrated (7/10). There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 7/10).

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