Game Description

Immerse yourself in the epic saga of one of the most celebrated science fiction universes with Dune: A Game of Conquest and Diplomacy. This fascinating strategy board game is based on over 40 years of development and refinement of the original classic, keeping its beloved DNA, unmistakable flavor, palpable tension, and profound themes intact. The 2021 edition, published by Gale Force Nine, LLC, introduces an innovative board design, a greater presence of Spice, optimized rules for unprecedented fluidity, and a new Market deck from which to acquire crucial advantages. Furthermore, a brand new two-player mode expands gameplay opportunities, making Dune accessible even to casual players.

In Dune: A Game of Conquest and Diplomacy, you will take control of one of four great factions – House Atreides, House Harkonnen, the Fremen, and the Imperium – all vying for control of the universe's most precious resource: melange, the mysterious Spice found only at great cost on the planet Arrakis. Your mission will be to dispatch forces to Dune, gather Spice, conquer enemy strongholds, and annihilate your opponents. Every move is crucial in this area control game where diplomacy and conquest intertwine. Who will succeed in dominating Dune?

Prepare for an intense gaming experience, ideal for 2-4 players with a duration of approximately 60 minutes. The game unfolds through several strategic phases: from the Spice phase, where new reserves appear or a Sandworm attack is unleashed, to the Cards phase, where you can draw Battle cards and purchase Market cards to enhance your strategy. The Shipping and Movement phase allows you to deploy and move your forces on the board, leading to epic clashes. The game takes place over 3-5 rounds, and victory can be claimed by occupying 3 strongholds starting from the third round, or, if no one achieves this objective by the end of the fifth round, the player with the largest amount of Spice will claim triumph, with each occupied stronghold conferring a significant bonus.