# After the Empire: Captain of the Guard

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 7.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Evan Halbert, Ryan Mauk
- **Artists**: Yaroslav Radetskyi
- **Publishers**: Grey Fox Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Fighting, Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Worker Placement

## Verdict
Light micro‑expansion that adds strategic options.Extra captainRefugee cardsMore funLanguage dependencyTranslated sheet neededCards in PortugueseRECOMMENDED

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### How many players can use this micro‑expansion?
The micro‑expansion works with the same player range as the base game, from 1 to 4 players.

### What is the additional playtime?
The expansion does not significantly change the duration; it keeps the typical 60 to 120 minutes of After the Empire.

### What is the complexity?
The complexity remains the same, medium (weight 3/5).

### What components are added?
The expansion adds 1 captain miniature and 1 refugee card.

### Do I need a translated sheet?
Yes, if you want to play in Portuguese, the game sheet must be translated, or you can use the original English version.

### Who is this recommended for?
Recommended for players who already know the base game and want more strategic options and variety.

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