Dune: Imperium expansions
Dune: Imperium – Rise of Ix vs Dune: Imperium – Uprising
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 – 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 – Rise of Ix | Dune: Imperium – Uprising |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Depends on your group |
| Buy order | #1 for Dune: Imperium | #4 for Dune: Imperium |
| What it adds | Tech tiles, dreadnoughts, infiltrate, CHOAM/freighter track, Epic game mode and 6 new leaders. | Spies, sandworms, nine leaders and a six-player team mode. |
| What it fixes | Base game openings can feel samey (spice-for-solari rush); adds new paths to win. | 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 – Rise of Ix details | Dune: Imperium – Uprising details |