Dune: Imperium is a strategic board game based on the Dune science fiction universe. The game allows players to become leaders and vie for control over the planet of Arrakis. Each player takes on the role of a leader from one of the factions, such as the Harkonnen or the Atreides, and must make use of their resources and alliances to gain power and influence. The gameplay involves both political maneuvering and military conflict. Players must carefully plan their actions and manage their resources to outwit their opponents and emerge as the dominant force in the Imperium.