Dune: Imperium expansions
Dune: Imperium – Rise of Ix vs Dune: Imperium – Bloodlines
Short answer: buy Dune: Imperium – Rise of Ix first. Most BGG thread replies picked it as the one to get first: new leaders and tech tiles open up more varied opening strategies.
Pick Dune: Imperium – Bloodlines first instead if this sounds more like your table: 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.
| Question | Dune: Imperium – Rise of Ix | Dune: Imperium – Bloodlines |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Depends on your group |
| Buy order | #1 for Dune: Imperium | #3 for Dune: Imperium |
| What it adds | Tech tiles, dreadnoughts, infiltrate, CHOAM/freighter track, Epic game mode and 6 new leaders. | Sardaukar commanders with skill tiles, tech tiles, 9 leaders, 32 Imperium and 18 intrigue cards, contracts. |
| What it fixes | Base game openings can feel samey (spice-for-solari rush); adds new paths to win. | Tech tiles are easier to buy than in Rise of Ix (any green space). |
| Type | Expansion | Expansion |
| 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 | $40–$60 |
| More | Dune: Imperium – Rise of Ix details | Dune: Imperium – Bloodlines details |