Dune: Imperium - Uprising Expansion (1-6 Players, 13+) by Dire Wolf

This game is very well designed for the average person to be able to understand. There is no distinct advantage that comes solely from knowing the books/movies. However, for those who have read or watched the Dune series, they will not be disappointed. The game is full of images from the second movie, as well as subtle nudges towards the books. The gameplay style is fairly easy to understand, though mastering the game is very difficult. It all depends on managing your resources and cars well. Spend all your resources too early, and you will be left in the dust during the pivotal final rounds. Wait too long, and you will find you have too much to spend in too little time and it will be too late to catch the leaders. For anyone who is comfortable around games, this is a great game to get.

I really admire:Wide range of strategies. There are many mechanics. I mean really many:1. Nine leaders, each with one active and one passive skill.2. Deck cards (nearly all of them are unique)3. Intrigue cards4. Conflict cards5. Contracts6. Agents7. Spies8. Four factions9. Three areas10. Three different resources.11. Soldiers12. Sandworms13. PersuasionThat brings different ways of gaining advantage over your opponents, spoiling their plans and obtaining keys to victory. Yet, your opponents also have arsenal of weapons and tools. The mind games of weaving your plans through the plans of your opponents feels great.Potential for replaying. While chosen leaders add much to shaping strategies, yet each game is going to be unique since the cards in personal decks will be different every time.What I would improve:Slight balance asymmetry. Areas of Landsraad and faction of Emperor seem to be somewhat less appealing if compared to other areas and factions. (As I have seen on the review of add-on "Dune: Imperium Bloodlines", this issue has been recognized and dealt with)

So much improved from Dune Imperium. Like the new sand worm token. Enjoyed it a lot.

I was hesitant to buy this since I have the first version of Dune: Imperium and I heard Uprising is very similar (to the point where all the expansions still work). However, after trying it, I think the new mechanics are a great addition and new spaces are better balanced for more interesting gameplay. I would recommend getting this version if you're a fan of the original version.

Awesome game, had a lot of fun during game night!Wasn't too difficult to learn.

This is an expansion of the Dune game and is great fun!

Lets be clear, while nowhere the complex, fans only, game of the older (1980's) one, neither Dune Imperium game is intended for "casual gamers" Its dynamics have several moving parts, it is highly asymmetrical, and there IS a learning curve. Beyond that it is dynamic and fun and IF you have the time and patience it can be a great experience. The real question for many is, which is better; Uprising or the original, and IF I have the 1st, is it worthwhile to upgrade? Uprising is a better game, the minor changes and the inclusion of the sandworms are without a doubt solid if mostly subtle improvements. If you are NEW to the game, then yes, ABSOLUTELY go with Uprising, but for older players, these are somewhat pricy, and I'd recommend playing first before you decide if its worth it because in reality, both are great.

It has literally every aspect of boardgames minus dice rolling, but I feel that's what intrigue cards are good for. ;)