# Agricola: Artifex Deck

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 8.2
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.50 / 5
- **Designers**: Uwe Rosenberg
- **Artists**: Klemens Franz
- **Publishers**: Lookout Games, asmodee, Funforge, Hobby Japan, Korea Boardgames, Lacerta, Mayfair Games
- **Categories**: Animals, Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Farming
- **Mechanics**: Enclosure, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you already love Agricola, the Artifex Deck will boost your farm with dozens of fresh options.Increased strategic varietyWell‑balanced cardsSolo‑compatibleEnglish text onlyNeeds translationRequires 5‑6 player expansion for larger groupsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Agricola: Artifex Deck is an expansion that adds 120 new cards – 60 occupations and 60 minor improvements – for use with the revised edition of Agricola. The cards come as an extra deck that can be shuffled together with the original occupation deck or played separately, letting you craft fresh combos each game. The core Agricola rules stay exactly the same; the only change is the increased variety of choices when building your farm. Each occupation grants special abilities or production bonuses, while the minor improvements provide small nudges that can be decisive at scoring. The deck works in solo, the classic 1‑4 player mode, and even up to 6 players if you also have the "Expansion for 5 and 6 players". Because all cards are in English, players who don’t read the language will need a translation or help, but the component itself doesn’t alter the worker placement, hand management, or open drafting mechanics already present in the base game. In short, Artifex Deck broadens Agricola’s experience without adding complexity, delivering more strategic options and higher replay value for fans of the original farm‑building masterpiece.

## How to Play
Game Objective
Refer to the manual for details on this section.

Preparation (Setup)
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Game Flow
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Actions and How to Play
"Sow" Action (Unrestricted)
Some cards in decks A, B, C, and D may refer to an "unrestricted 'Sow' action". A Sow action is considered unrestricted if:

    It does not limit the number of fields you can sow in.
    It allows you to sow as many goods in a field as is usual for that type.
    It allows all types of goods to be sown in a field as is usual for that field.

It does not matter whether the action is triggered by a person or not.

End of Game and Scoring
Refer to the manual for details on this section.

Tips for Winning
Refer to the manual for details on this section.

## FAQ
### How many players can use the Artifex Deck?
It works for 1‑4 players normally; with the "5 and 6 player" expansion it goes up to 6.

### Do I need the revised edition of Agricola?
Yes, the deck is designed for the revised edition of the base game.

### Are the cards in Portuguese?
No, all cards are in English. A translation or reference guide is recommended.

### Does it add a lot of play time?
Typically it adds about 10‑15 minutes, as there are more card decisions to make.

### Can I play solo?
Yes, the Artifex Deck includes solo rules, keeping the full experience intact.

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