# Aeon's End: Shattered Dreams

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 8.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.75 / 5
- **Designers**: Kevin Riley
- **Publishers**: Action Phase Games, Indie Boards & Cards, Frosted Games, Matagot, Portal Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Variable Phase Order, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
Fan of Aeon's End? This expansion brings more of what you love with new challenges and cards!More cooperative contentNew enemies and magesExpands deck strategyKeeps the tension highRequires base gameHigh language dependencyAdds complexityRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you've already ventured into the Aeon's End universe and enjoyed the vibe of The New Age, get ready! Shattered Dreams arrives as a souped-up expansion, bringing more challenges and novelties to your table. This beauty adds a new and fearsome arch-nemesis for you to face, along with a new Breach Mage, ready to test your strategies and teamwork. But it doesn't stop there: prepare for new gems, relics, powerful spells, and minions that will complicate (or ease, depending on your deck!) the players' lives.

With the classic deck-building mechanic we already know and love, where every card is crucial and synergy is key, Shattered Dreams invites you to build even more personalized decks. The order of turn phases can change, bringing that extra dash of unpredictability, and each player's unique powers remain essential for survival. The expansion introduces new components numbered SD-001 to SD-106, ensuring hours of fun and strategy. It's the type of game that demands communication and coordination, ideal for those who enjoy a good cooperative challenge with a touch of fantasy and science fiction.

Remember that, as an expansion, you'll need the base game to dive into this adventure. Language dependency is a point to consider, as the cards contain essential text for gameplay. But if you're a fan of the series and looking for more content to extend the experience, Shattered Dreams is a valuable addition that promises to keep the challenge and engagement level high. Prepare your spells, organize your minions, and good luck against the new terror plaguing the world of Aeon!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base Aeon's End game to play Shattered Dreams?
Yes, absolutely! Shattered Dreams is an expansion and requires a base game from the Aeon's End series (preferably The New Age) to be played.

### How many players can participate?
Just like the base game, this expansion is for 1 to 4 players, maintaining the cooperative experience.

### Is the game very difficult?
Aeon's End already has a reputation for being challenging, and Shattered Dreams adds a new arch-nemesis and more cards that can increase the difficulty. Prepare for a good cooperative challenge!

### What components come in this expansion?
The expansion includes a new arch-nemesis (Nook - The Wailing), a new Breach Mage, as well as new gems, relics, spells, minions, and randomizer cards to enrich your games.

### Does the game require a lot of English knowledge?
Yes, language dependency is considered high, as the cards contain essential text for understanding abilities and actions during the game.

### Does this expansion change the game significantly?
It adds new elements and challenges, expanding strategic possibilities and enemy variety, but maintains the core structure of Aeon's End.

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