“Dune” fully met the high expectations in 2021. The science fiction blockbuster is already considered one of the best science fiction films of all time. But the implementation of the board game is also impressive. “Dune empire” perfectly captures the feeling of “Dune”.
“Dune Imperium” is currently part of the VAT campaign at MediaMarkt and Saturn* for only 33.61 euros available. The board game was last available cheaper in March. The action starts today at 8 p.m. You can already take advantage of the discounts via the app. If you pick up the game at a store near you, you will save on shipping costs. Otherwise the price is 36.60 euros.
“Dune Imperium”: this makes the board game special
“Dune empire”. one of the best board games of all time. Probably the largest gaming site, Board Game Geek, ranks the game seventh eternal ranking. In the price range under 40 euros there is no other title that is even remotely as good.
“Dune Imperium” is about nothing less than that Rule the desert planet Arrakis. Because as we all know, “He who controls the herb controls the universe.” The game is based on a combination of different mechanisms, such as deck building, worker placement and resource management.
In the beginning you choose one of the houses Atreidis, Harkonnen, Thorvald or Richese. Take on the role of well-known characters such as Duke Leto, Gurney Halleck, Chani or Paul. Then we go into the desert. Collect resources, deploy workers and increase your favor with one of four factions: Fremen, Benegesserit, Space Guild and Emperor. Of course you can also enter into battle. Will anyway win every round rewarded with powerful bonuses.
But what makes “Dune Imperium” so special is that thematic proximity of film and books. The individual houses play very differently and according to the characters from the books. Here you literally feel the heat of the desert at the table when Harkonnen and Atreidis meet. But in the end, only one house can rule Arrakis.
Other good board games offered
As part of the VAT campaign, MediaMarkt and Saturn offer other exciting board games with and without film references. For example, ‘Harry Potter – Battle for Hogwarts’ costs only 31.92 euros plus shipping costs. In addition, classics are fun “Catan”* And “Trivial Pursuit”* offered, but also more complex games such as “The Legends of Andor”* or the funny one “5 minute dungeon”*.
In “Harry Potter – Battle for Hogwarts” you experience different school years as Ron, Hermione, Harry or Neville and get to know some of them well-known characters and villains from the wizarding world. The deckbuilding game offers a low barrier to entry and becomes more challenging every school year.
“5-Minute Dungeon” is ideal for a quick game in between. The self-ironic and lovingly designed game provides action at the table because you have it just five minutes timeto fight your way through the dungeon and kill the final boss. The app allows you to freeze time and create a harmonious musical background with funny comments in different dialects.