After the Empire: Captain of the Guard

After the Empire: Captain of the Guard is a worker-placement game set in a medieval empire, where players take on the role of guard captains, building fortresses, recruiting soldiers, and defending territories. The micro‑expansion adds two new components that enrich the experience: a captain miniature and a refugee card. The miniature acts as an extra worker, allowing a player to place more pieces in strategic spots, while the refugee card offers resources or special abilities that can swing the game in their favor. Although the expansion is small, it adds a layer of strategic variety, as players must decide when to use the extra worker and when to leverage the refugee card for maximum gains. The game remains the same player range (1‑4) and playtime between 60 and 120 minutes, with medium complexity (weight 3/5). The expansion does not change the core mechanic, but offers new decision options that can make each game more unpredictable and fun. However, it is important to note that the expansion relies on translated material: the game sheet and cards must be in Portuguese, otherwise the player will have to resort to original English versions. If you already master the base game and are looking for an extra touch of strategy and fun, the After the Empire: Captain of the Guard micro‑expansion is a welcome addition, especially if you have access to the necessary translations. In short, it is a lightweight yet effective complement that expands the game’s universe without overwhelming the experience.