# Aether Captains: Capek Golems

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 6.2
- **BGG Rank**: #22125
- **Players**: 2
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 1.71 / 5
- **Designers**: Todd Sanders
- **Artists**: Todd Sanders
- **Publishers**: (Web published)
- **Categories**: Card Game, Fantasy, Print & Play, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Modular Board, Set Collection

## Verdict
Enjoy a quick duel with a steampunk theme and a dash of forced cooperation? Aether Captains: Capek Golems is for you!Intriguing steampunk raceCompetition with cooperationFast and to the pointDynamic card managementRisk of double lossModerate language dependencyCan be too tenseRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Aether Captains: Capek Golems, you and your opponent step into the shoes of rival engineer-alchemists racing to construct your very own Capek Golems. These peculiar creatures are a fusion of steampunk engineering and raw biological material, and you'll need a hefty dose of creativity and strategy to assemble them. The game is a fierce competition where hand management is key: you'll use your cards to acquire research resources and scientific inquiries, all while trying to activate your golem's parts. But beware! There's a 'Public Outrage' track that advances, and if it reaches its limit, both players lose. This adds an unexpected cooperative layer: you need to compete to build your golems, but you also have to collaborate to keep the public calm and avoid collective disaster. Each activated golem part requires specific resources and the right combination of inquiry cards. Cards can be bought from the auction, used to generate resources, or kept in hand to form sets. If the draw pile runs out, just shuffle the discard pile and continue. The game ends when one player completes their golem or when public outrage hits the critical point. It's a fast-paced game with an interesting dynamic between competition and cooperation, perfect for those who enjoy steampunk themes and card-driven mechanics.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
Aether Captains: Capek Golems is exclusively a two-player game.

### How long does a game take?
Games are quite quick, typically around 20 minutes.

### What is the game's complexity?
The game has a light weight (1.71/5 on BGG), making it accessible to most players.

### Do I need to print the game?
Yes, this is a 'Print & Play' game, so you'll need to provide the printed components yourself.

### Do I need to know English to play?
There is a moderate language dependency. It's recommended to have translated cards or use a reference sheet.

### What happens if 'Public Outrage' reaches 25?
If the Public Outrage track reaches 25, both players immediately lose the game. This creates a cooperative dynamic where players must manage this threat together while competing.

### How do I win the game?
To win, a player must activate all six parts of their Capek Golem before Public Outrage leads to a joint loss.