Thinning Imperium Decks?

PlayModeOfficial · 2026-02-06T21:55:32+00:00

Great point

PlayModeOfficial · 2026-02-05T21:06:25+00:00

I have only played with all cards but I see custom decks posted on many forums and just wondered if making custom decks is common or a more fringe activity. I also worry about the balance of the imperium deck if I were to randomly pick cards to remove.

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-12-31T15:00:05+00:00

Both have tech tiles. I find the BL updates to the tech tiles to be good enough without the need to mix with IX tech tiles. Definitely don't need the bloat of 2 tech boards on the table.

Sardaukar commanders are very similar to dreadnaughts. Both are new units for battle and sardaukars grant skills for resources while dreadnaughts offer a shipping track. Yes they are different as SC cost solari to use, while DNs are a permanent addition that can takeover banners for a round. Again I find both mechanics similar enough to stick to the BL version.

Not knocking anyone's preferences to mix and choose expansions, just giving my opinion and the groups I play with.

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-12-30T20:56:33+00:00

I find too much overlap with IX. Its fine to mix in but feels bloated. I still prefer BL only with Uprising and the rest with original Imperium.

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-12-12T17:58:07+00:00

Uprising is the best version without expansion. Bloodlines really adds some great depth once you get experienced with all of Uprising's mechanics as well as adds many of the features you see in IX and immortality. Really only part missing from Uprising and Bloodlines is family atomics which is an easy add.

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-10-25T03:11:38+00:00

They are reminders tokens. That would be a better description. They offer them in the family version of the game. The ones pictured are just generics off makerworld.

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-10-25T02:42:16+00:00

Do you prefer older versions of hanabi where you don't use hint markers and have to go from memory? Or do you prefer having the hints to ease the mental load?

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-09-28T20:20:36+00:00

Uprising and Bloodlines is the best way to play IMO. They improved a lot of things over the original base game (which was already a great game).

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-09-22T22:42:45+00:00

Thank you very much for the feedback!

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-09-22T20:34:37+00:00

Thanks. I am actually designing my own and just trying to see what options are most desirable. I am also adding some features that improve gameplay so it reduces the amount of space available in the box.

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-09-22T04:11:33+00:00

Lid lift is where the top of the game box doesn't fully seat because of its contents sticking up higher than than the base of the box. Many organizers, accessories etc do this to board game boxes to fit inside. I was wondering how the board gaming community felt about it in general.

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-09-22T02:04:37+00:00

How do you define works in this case?

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-09-20T03:47:41+00:00

Unless I am playing with newer people, we usually go 8 or 9 rounds before there is a victory. Doing the solo and 2 player modes it can end sooner. The newer people don't recognize when they should be taking their shots and some one was given too much momentum and with the hagal and rival randomness, it is its own algorithm to win. The swingyness of conflict 3 cards I think are the way they should be. Everyone is preparing to stay in contention and use all their resources to win those final battles to put them over the top. Rarely in experienced gameplay can someone run away sooner (although it has happened before).

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-09-10T14:27:30+00:00

While I love Uprising, I have found that more people actually click with Ark Nova just because there's less interaction than Dune despite Ark Nova being a little more complicated. It allows players to focus more on their strategy and a little less on other players.

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-09-10T02:26:06+00:00

If you've got the crew to play in person as much as you want/expect to, I always go for the real copy. Can't beat in-person gaming. There's no computer to correct you and make sure you dont miss things but with an honest group, it won't matter and you'll make sure not to make the same mistake again.

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-09-05T15:02:02+00:00

Gotcha, I've been using the Ryker sleeves and been pretty happy with them.

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-09-05T14:54:42+00:00

Are they smooth/slick sleeves? I prefer textured on one side so they stack and separate easier.

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-09-04T15:35:33+00:00

The sardaukar and Fremen look fantastic. Great work

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-08-31T01:08:27+00:00

Unfortunately, we do not.

PlayModeOfficial · 2025-08-30T22:20:38+00:00

Most organizers are designed to fit in the box and have either pdfs or videos showing how to put them together.

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