Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North is a card game in which players lead one of six clans from three different factions. The game plays out over a series of rounds, during which players explore, construct buildings, trade resources, and sail to new lands with the aim of either conquering, or pillaging to gain more goods! Each action brings the clans closer to becoming the greatest empire! The game ends in the round that any player reaches the 25 victory points mark.