Imperial Borders

Imperial Borders 2026

Design Larry Harris , Jr. Publisher Nightingale Games
8.2 /10
BGG rating
#9836
BGG rank
3.1
Weight
2–6
Players
6
Best at
180–360
Minutes
14
Age

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About the Game

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

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125 · geek rating 5.60
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