Brazil in the 16th to 19th centuries was a place and time of exploration, expansion, conflict, and compromise. And it’s into this world that you go in Brazil: Imperial. Originally created by MeepleBR, the game is going to be brought to a North American market by Portal Games.
From the announcement:
Portal Games is excited to announce that we’re bringing the hit game Brazil: Imperial to the North American market. Originally published by MeepleBR, we can’t wait for American gamers to get this great game at their friendly local and online stores. Brazil: Imperial is a fast-paced 4X euro game, designed by Zé Mendes, with rich historical ties to Brazilian history and the evocative art style created by Carlos Eduardo Justino, Vinicius Menezes, and Tom Ventre.
Brazil: Imperial is a game for 1-4 players introducing a new concept of the “euro X” game—combining a euro game, in which players collect and manage resources, with a 4X game, where players explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate.
The gameplay is set in Brazil between the 16th and 19th centuries and is strongly tied to rich Brazilian history by bringing historical figures to the game. Each player takes on the role of a monarch working to build a prosperous nation and advance it throughout 3 eras. Players send military units to explore and defend their territory, construct and renovate cities, farms, and mines, produce and trade resources—wood, sugar cane, cotton, and coffee, and acquire the support of historical figures from Brazil’s past to receive special powers.
The game is played on a modular map and offers 8 different scenarios with various map setups recreating regions of Brazil, which are each well-tailored to different player counts. In every game, players can focus their strategies on resource management, combat, or a combination of both, depending on their choice of monarch, the map, and the interaction with the other players.
Brazil: Imperial offers players a spectacular visual and tactile experience, as well as captivating historical background. The evocative art depicts famous historical figures of Brazil, and each is described in a separate booklet included with the game. All the buildings, units, and cities are represented by uniquely shaped wooden markers making the game a feast for the eyes.
Brazil: Imperial will premiere in the USA in Q3 2022.
Source: Tabletop Gaming News
