Imperial

Imperial presents a sophisticated economic-political simulation set within the complex geopolitical landscape of European imperialism. This Rio Grande publication by Mac Gerts creates a multidimensional decision space where participants function as transnational financiers deploying strategic capital investments across six major powers: Great Britain, Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and France. The system's core mechanical innovation lies in its dynamic influence mechanism, where financial leverage translates directly into political control. Nations require substantial capital for both economic development and military expansion, creating a dependency relationship with their investors. As these powers extend their territorial influence, their increased tax revenues generate returns for controlling investors, creating a sophisticated feedback loop between political expansion and financial return. The fluctuating control of national entities creates complex diplomatic configurations, with potential for both strategic cooperation and armed conflict. Designed for 2-5 participants aged 12+, this 90-120 minute engagement delivers exceptional depth through its integrated economic and geopolitical systems.