Imperator

Published 1990

Players become the emperors/kings of empires/kingdoms of the ancient world. This may appear to be a wargame, but there are numerous roads to victory, as the use of trade and economic advancement is just as likely to prevail, in the end, as territorial expansion and conquest. Imperator includes 15 scenarios set from 1700 BC to 1200 AD. Each is very different and all are playable by between 1 and 5 players, with ingenious rules to take care of the "neutral" powers; those that aren't being played by a real-life player. Very suitable for solitaire play, as well as being interesting for multiple players, you'll even take in a bit of history to boot! The game is played in Seasons, and each season brings its own challenges. Unique features such as pleas for "Divine Intervention" and "Royal Marriages" make the game that little bit different. This game is a reimplementation of King of Kings, replacing the hex-based map with area movement.

Mechanics

Area Movement Dice Rolling

Categories

Ancient Civilization Economic Political Wargame

Designers

William L. Banks

Publishers

3W (World Wide Wargames)
Imperator

Game Info

Players
1-5 Players
Time
3 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.1/5
Year
1990
BGG Rating
5.53
BGG Rank
#25998
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Imperator supports 1 to 5 players.
A typical game of Imperator takes about 180 minutes.
Imperator has a complexity rating of 2.10/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Imperator is 12+.
Imperator has a rating of 5.53/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 103 ratings. It is ranked #25998 overall.
Imperator was designed by William L. Banks. It was published in 1990.