Dune: CHOAM & Richese House (Exp) (English)

This expansion adds two new factions, CHOAM and Richese, to the board game Dune. Along with 2 new game variants.

Combine Honnete Ober Advancer Mercantiles or CHOAM, controlled much of the economic affairs throughout the cosmos and had a great interest in Arrakis beyond spice production. Due to its control over interplanetary trade, CHOAM was the largest single source of wealth in the Empire. Influence in CHOAM was a main focus for political maneuvering in the Empire, both to maximize yield and also to skim profits. CHOAM's leaders and bureaucrats were also dedicated to controlling vital products that enriched the Great Houses... And CHOAM itself.

House Richese had, like the Ixians, a reputation for ingenuity, creating important technological inventions. But Count Ilban Richese made a series of business mistakes that threatened to bankrupt them. After being ousted from ruling Arrakis, they were reduced to selling important creations.

The expansion also introduces Leader Skills, allowing you to assign skills such as Mentat, Swordmaster of Ginaz, or Prana Bindu Adept to one of your leaders. Along with Advanced Stronghold cards, which give you a "home field advantage" when fighting in a stronghold you control.

This is an expansion and requires the base game Dune.