# Imaginarium: Chimera

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 3, 4)
- **Duration**: 80-120 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Bruno Cathala, Florian Sirieix
- **Artists**: Felideus Bubastis
- **Publishers**: Bombyx
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Team-Based Game, Worker Placement

## Verdict
Fans of cooperative games and fantasy-themed worker placement will love this expansion. Chimera introduces dreams as a strategic resource and expands the game for teams!Creative dream mechanicTeam mode for up to 6 playersNew projects and assistantsRequires efficient team communicationMay extend playtimeRECOMMENDED

## Description
Imaginarium: Chimera is an expansion that dives deeper into the surreal world of the base game, introducing dreams as a central element. Each machine now has a 'soul'—a dream that can be explored during gameplay. Instead of taking a standard action, you can choose to 'dream,' earning extra resources, victory points, or even speeding up the game's end if you're persistent. Alongside new projects and assistants, the expansion adds a team-play mode for up to six players, where sharing resources and broken machines requires strategic communication. If you enjoy worker placement with a twist of fantasy and teamwork, Chimera is a solid upgrade.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play this expansion?
Yes, Chimera is an expansion and requires the base game Imaginarium to play.

### How many players does it support?
The expansion allows for up to 6 players in team mode.

### How long does a game take?
On average, 80 to 120 minutes, depending on player count and strategies.

### Are the new rules hard to learn?
If you know the base game, the new mechanics are intuitive. Weight 2/5 on BGG.

### Is it worth it for solo players?
Focused on teams, but the base game’s solo mode still works with some tweaks.