Dune: Imperium Tournament 2

Dune: Imperium Tournament 2

We’re excited to announce our second Dune: Imperium Tournament, hosted in collaboration with Tablo Board Game Cafe!

Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a rising contender, this is your chance to prove your mastery of deck-building, worker placement, and political intrigue in the world of Arrakis.

📍 Event Details

  • Game: Dune: Imperium + Rise of Ix Expansion

  • Location: Tablo Board Game Cafe

  • Date: 05/09/2026

  • Start Time: 11:30

  • Entry Fee: €10

  • Player Capacity: 16

  • Event Ticket: Book Today!

🏆 Tournament Format

The tournament will be played across 3 rounds, with players competing in groups of 4:

  • Round 1: 4 tables of 4 players

  • Round 2: Players are regrouped based on performance (1st & 2nd together, 3rd & 4th together)

  • Round 3: Same pairing system based on standings

Each round lasts approximately 120 minutes.

🔢 Scoring System

  • 1st place: 3 points

  • 2nd place: 2 points

  • 3rd place: 1 point

  • 4th place: 0 points

At the end of all 3 rounds, the player with the highest total points is crowned the winner. In the case of a tie, the winner of the top table in round 3 is the winner. Tie breakers after that will be based on standard Dune: Imperium rules. (Victory Points > Spice > Solari > Water > Garrisoned Troops)

🎁 Prizes

Every participant walks away with rewards!

🎲 Participation

  • All players receive a €5 gift voucher for Tablo Board Game Cafe

🏅 Placement Prizes (Mental Vault Vouchers)

  • 1st Place: €25 voucher

  • 2nd Place: €15 voucher

  • 3rd Place: €10 voucher

  • 4th Place: €10 voucher

  • 5th – 8th Place: €5 voucher each

📜 Game Rules & Tournament Setup

To ensure consistency across all tables, the following rules will apply:

🎮 Game Setup

  • The tournament will use base Dune: Imperium and the Rise of Ix Expansion

  • Player order is randomly determined at the start of each round

👤 Leader Selection

  • After player order is set, 6 leaders are revealed per table. The total Leader pool will consist of all Leaders from the base game and all the leaders from the Rise of Ix expansion.

  • Players choose leaders in reverse player order

  • You cannot choose a Leader you have chosen already in a previous game

  • During selection:

    • Players may see the Imperium row

    • The top Intrigue card remains hidden

🎨 Player Colors

To keep things simple and consistent:

  • 1st player → Blue

  • 2nd player → Green

  • 3rd player → Red

  • 4th player → Yellow

⏱ End Game Conditions

The game ends according to standard rules:

  • When the final conflict card is resolved, OR

  • When a player reaches 10 or more victory points

🏁 Determining the Winner (Per Table)

  • The player with the most victory points wins the table

If there is a tie, official tie-breakers are used in this order:

  1. Victory Points

  2. Spice

  3. Solari

  4. Water

  5. Troops in garrison

📜 How to Register

Spots are limited to 16 players, so secure your place early!

  • Register directly at Tablo Board Game Cafe

  • Or sign up online

🌌 Why Join?

  • Meet fellow board game enthusiasts

  • Compete in a structured, strategic tournament setting

  • Enjoy a full day of high-level Dune: Imperium gameplay

☕ About the Venue

Tablo Board Game Cafe offers a cozy environment, great food & drinks, and a passion for tabletop gaming. Perfect for a full day of strategic battles!

Sharpen your tactics, gather your allies, and prepare to conquer Arrakis.

The spice must flow. Will you rise to power?