Dune: Imperium expansions
Dune: Imperium – Bloodlines vs Dune: Imperium – Uprising
Short answer: buy Dune: Imperium – Bloodlines first. Reviewers call it excellent with Uprising, but mixing it into the original game plus older expansions gets messy. Best if you own or plan to get Uprising.
Pick Dune: Imperium – Uprising first instead if this sounds more like your table: It is a standalone replacement, not an add-on: reviewers rate it better than the original, but you are buying a second full game. Get it if you want the newer version; skip it if base plus Rise of Ix already suits you.
| Question | Dune: Imperium – Bloodlines | Dune: Imperium – Uprising |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Depends on your group | Depends on your group |
| Buy order | #3 for Dune: Imperium | #4 for Dune: Imperium |
| What it adds | Sardaukar commanders with skill tiles, tech tiles, 9 leaders, 32 Imperium and 18 intrigue cards, contracts. | Spies, sandworms, nine leaders and a six-player team mode. |
| What it fixes | Tech tiles are easier to buy than in Rise of Ix (any green space). | Combat is more decisive, driven by sandworms (Polygon). |
| Type | Expansion | Standalone (mixes in) |
| Players | — | up to 6 players |
| Rules load | — | — |
| Best for | Best for experienced groups | Best for experienced groups |
| You need first | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | $40–$60 | $60–$100 |
| More | Dune: Imperium – Bloodlines details | Dune: Imperium – Uprising details |