Imperial Settlers: 3 Is a Magic Number

Edge Entertainment, Pegasus Spiele, Pendragon Game Studio · Board game · 2016
3.0 Ludopedia 7.5 BGG 1–4 · best 2 Solo 60 min Weight 2.8/5
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The perfect spice for players looking to deepen their-empire building-strategy with color synergies!

Highlights
  • Engaging SET mechanic
  • Adds meaningful drafting choices
  • Great-solo-mode support
  • Enhances faction identities
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • Adds slight complexity
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What you do in a play session

If you're already a seasoned empire builder in Imperial Settlers, get ready to level up your strategy! '3 Is a Magic Number' is the second Empire Pack in the series, and it brings a game-changing-rule to your table: the SET mechanic. This isn'<pad>t just about adding more-of-the-same; it's about shifting how you value every single card in your hand. By building three cards of the same color, you trigger powerful effects and score points, making the drafting phase much more tactical and competitive.

This expansion is packed with variety, featuring new cards for the common deck, unique additions for all five factions, and even two new cards specifically for the solo mode. It adds a layer of decision-making that forces you to balance immediate-term-gain against long-term color synergy. It's the perfect way to breathe fresh life into your sessions, turning a familiar routine into a high-stakes puzzle of color management and timing. If you want to make your empire-building more complex and rewarding, this pack is exactly what your collection needs.

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Game: Imperial Settlers
Publisher Edge Entertainment, Pegasus Spiele, Pendragon Game Studio, Portal Games, Rexhry, White Goblin Games, Zvezda
Designer Ignacy Trzewiczek
Artist Denis Martynets, Rafał Szyma, Tomasz Jedruszek

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the base game?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the base Imperial Settlers game to play.
What is the main new mechanic?
The SET mechanic, where building three cards of the same color triggers special-effects and points.
Is it harder than the base game?
It adds a layer of strategic depth, but the core-loop remains very familiar.
Does it work for solo players?
Absolutely! It includes new-cards specifically for the solo mode.
How many players does it support?
It supports the same number of players as the base game (1-4 players).