{"product_id":"imperium-horizons-9781472858368","title":"Imperium: Horizons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eImperium \u003c\/i\u003eseries continues in this asymmetric card-based civilisation building game for 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 players, charting the rise and fall of fourteen of the greatest civilisations from history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFormidable adversaries are arrayed against you. Your people stand ready. History beckons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn your hands lies the destiny of one of the most storied peoples of history. Under constant threat of attack, you must conquer new lands, oversee dramatic scientific and cultural advances, and lead your people into the era of empire. Expand too rapidly and unrest will bring your civilisation to its knees; build up too slowly, however, and you might find yourself a mere footnote of history. As one of fourteen radically asymmetric civilisations, you will compete to become the most dominant empire the world has ever seen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eImperium: Horizons\u003c\/i\u003e is a standalone game that contains an astonishing fourteen distinctive civilisations, each of which makes for a unique and challenging opponent, even in a solo game. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFully compatible with \u003ci\u003eImperium: Classics\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eImperium: Legends\u003c\/i\u003e for those wanting to expand their pool of civilisations even further, \u003ci\u003eImperium: Horizons \u003c\/i\u003ealso incorporates a new trade module that allows players to recreate all the intrigue, wealth generation, and dynamic politics of a thriving economy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlayers: \u003c\/b\u003e1-4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAges: \u003c\/b\u003e14+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlaying Time: \u003c\/b\u003e40 mins per player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents: \u003c\/b\u003e 550 cards, 150+ tokens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNigel Buckle\u003c\/b\u003e is a game designer, playtester and developer based in London, UK. Besides \u003ci\u003eImperium\u003c\/i\u003e, he is best known for designing \u003ci\u003eVoidfall\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Mindclash Games, and \u003ci\u003eOmega Centauri\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Spiral Galaxy Games. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDávid Turczi\u003c\/b\u003e is a prolific UK-based game designer, best known for the BGG top 50 hit \u003ci\u003eAnachrony\u003c\/i\u003e. Further designs include \u003ci\u003eKitchen Rush\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDice Settlers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRome and Roll\u003c\/i\u003e, and solo modes for various other designers' games, including \u003ci\u003eTeotihuacan \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eCerebria\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMihajlo 'The Mico' Dimitrievksi\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most celebrated artists in the board game industry, providing stunning work for a range of games including \u003ci\u003eArchitects of the West Kingdom, Raiders of the North Sea, Dice Settlers, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eValeria: Card Kingdoms. \u003c\/i\u003eHe currently resides in Bitola, Macedonia.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Osprey Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50718241259794,"sku":"9781472858368","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d008b157-9048-407a-93bc-0081ac70e353.jpg?v=1734635318","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/imperium-horizons-9781472858368","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}