Imagine that the world as we know it has simply ended. No government, no army, and no law. Thirty years after the total collapse of the United States, what remains is a devastated territory where new powers fight to erect the first stable civilization: the 51st State. In 51st State: Ultimate Edition, you take command of one of these factions — ranging from the Merchants Guild to the Mutants Union — with the goal of dominating the ruins and building your own empire.

The true brilliance of this game lies in the versatility of the cards. Each card represents a location, and you face a constant dilemma regarding how to use it. You can 'Raze' the location to gain a heap of resources all at once (but lose the card), make a 'Deal' to ensure a steady flow of resources every turn, or 'Build' the location into your state to unlock permanent and powerful abilities. This three-use mechanic turns every decision into a strategic puzzle: do you need resources right now, or infrastructure for the future?

This 'Ultimate' edition is a dream for any collector and player, as it brings everything together in one place: the base game, six massive expansions (such as New Era, Winter, and Moloch), and various promotional add-ons. This vastly expands the variety of factions and the depth of strategies. Furthermore, for those who enjoy playing alone, the game offers everything from a standard solo mode to the advanced Borgo Automa, which simulates a real opponent to push the challenge to the limit. It is a game of hand management and worker placement where efficiency is the key to victory.