

Imperial Borders
Score
9.4
Players
2-6
Time
180 to 360 min
Recommended Age
14+
Difficulty
normal
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Description
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)
—description from the publisher