# After the Empire: Solo Mode

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Evan Halbert, Ryan Mauk
- **Artists**: Tyler Myatt, Yaroslav Radetskyi
- **Publishers**: Grey Fox Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Fighting, Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Solo / Solitaire Game, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you love solo adventures set in the Middle Ages, this expansion will blow your mind.Engaging solo modeStrategic resource managementEpic castle buildingSurvival challengesVariable playtimeRequires translated cardsHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
After the Empire: Solo Mode is the expansion that turns the base game into a solo adventure. If you usually play with friends and want to test your strategy alone, this deck of cards will give you hours of fun. The goal remains the same: gather resources, recruit refugees, and strengthen your city, but now you face the pressure of the feudal neighbor, Ivar the Worst, without the help of companions. Each turn requires you to place workers in production, trade, and defense areas, and with each action you gain resource tokens or cards that will reduce the threat from invaders. The challenge lies in balancing economic growth with the need to defend your territory. As the game progresses, enemies grow stronger, forcing you to plan ahead for castle expansion and wall construction. The deck includes event cards that can change the course of the game, adding unpredictability and requiring quick decisions. If you enjoy games that combine resource strategy with combat, and you don't mind playing alone, this expansion is perfect. The worker placement mechanic is intuitive, but the learning curve appears when you try to optimize your choices to survive the waves of invaders. Playtime can range from 60 to 120 minutes, depending on the difficulty chosen. The expansion requires the base game After the Empire, so make sure you have the original game before setting up the solo experience. If the cards are in English, you might need a translated sheet to keep up with the rules. In short, After the Empire: Solo Mode offers an engaging and challenging experience for those seeking a medieval challenge without needing company.

## FAQ
### How many players can I play?
This expansion is designed for 1 player, but it can be used as a solo mode in multiplayer games.

### What is the average playtime?
Between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on the difficulty level chosen.

### What components do I need?
A deck of After the Empire cards, resource tokens, and the expansion's card set.

### Do I need the base game?
Yes, the expansion requires the base game After the Empire to function.

### Is it complex for beginners?
The worker placement mechanic is simple, but the survival strategy can take some time to master.

### Do I need Portuguese cards?
Yes, the expansion works best with translated cards, as the instructions are in English.

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