Six unique factions team up to uncover the underground treasures! Imperial Miners is a captivating light engine - building card game crafted by designer Tim Armstrong (known for Arcana Rising and Orbis). Suitable for 1 to 5 players aged 10 and above, this stand - alone game unfolds in the well - loved Imperial Settlers universe. With its stunning illustrations, simple rules, and engaging gameplay filled with chain reactions and engine - building synergies, it's a real treat for gamers. In the game, players construct their own mines by playing cards into their personal tableau, starting from the surface and digging deeper. Each new card addition activates itself and all the cards above, triggering satisfying chain reactions and combos. The cards come from six different factions, offering a variety of strategies. Mixing different factions in your mine can lead to the best outcomes. As players develop their mines, they also make progress on randomly selected progress boards. These boards provide different strategic focuses and offer additional bonuses to help develop tableaus, activate card synergies, gain victory points, and create more amazing combos. The combination of progress boards makes each game unique. Thanks to its diverse cards and modular progress boards, Imperial Miners has excellent replayability. Players take turns simultaneously, so the game is quick, lasting only 20 - 60 minutes. Whether you're a casual or an experienced gamer, this game with its straightforward rules, beautiful artwork, and rewarding engine - building mechanisms is a perfect choice. Features include Chaining, Events, Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Track Movement. Themes cover Civilization, Mythology, and Territory Building.
How to play: First, set up the game by randomly choosing three out of the six available progress boards. Each player starts with a personal tableau. Take turns simultaneously to play cards into your tableau to build your mine. Start from the surface and go deeper. When you add a card to your mine, it will activate itself and all the cards above it, giving you rewards and creating chain reactions. Try to mix different factions of cards to achieve the best results. While building your mine, make progress on the progress boards to get additional bonuses. Note: The game is suitable for players aged 10 and above. Make sure all players understand the rules before starting. Maintenance: Keep the cards in a dry and clean place. If the cards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft cloth. That's it, enjoy your game of Imperial Miners!
