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Our Verdict
Fans of Agricola will love this card expansion and can even play solo!
Highlights
- More cards, more fun
- Versatile expansion
- Maintains original rules
Keep in mind
- Full translation required
- Does not replace base game
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Agricola: Bubulcus Deck brings 120 new cards that fit into the revised edition of the classic Agricola, adding 60 small upgrades and 60 occupations to deepen the game without changing its core rules. You can play solo or combine these decks with other expansions, creating an even more complex and fun scenario. The expansion works perfectly with the "Expansion for 5 and 6 players," allowing up to six players, but it requires an almost complete translation to be played in other languages, so be ready for the linguistic challenge.
The core remains the same: you still place workers on farm spaces, manage your hand of cards, make strategic occupation and resource choices, and try to optimize your farm for points. The cards introduce new automatic resource growth, advantage tokens, and enclosure mechanics, adding layers of tactics and interaction. The presence of occupation cards lets you quickly expand your farm, while the small upgrades help refine your long‑term strategy.
For players who already know the base game, Bubulcus Deck offers an interesting refresh, with new cards that require re‑evaluating usual tactics. Players seeking variety and additional challenges will find here a set of choices that keep the game fresh. The solo mode works as a card game variant, letting you experiment with strategies without the pressure of direct competition.
In short, if you love Agricola and want more cards to test new strategy combinations, this expansion is a valuable addition. If you prefer to keep the base game’s simplicity or have language constraints, you might want to wait for a translated version before diving in.
The core remains the same: you still place workers on farm spaces, manage your hand of cards, make strategic occupation and resource choices, and try to optimize your farm for points. The cards introduce new automatic resource growth, advantage tokens, and enclosure mechanics, adding layers of tactics and interaction. The presence of occupation cards lets you quickly expand your farm, while the small upgrades help refine your long‑term strategy.
For players who already know the base game, Bubulcus Deck offers an interesting refresh, with new cards that require re‑evaluating usual tactics. Players seeking variety and additional challenges will find here a set of choices that keep the game fresh. The solo mode works as a card game variant, letting you experiment with strategies without the pressure of direct competition.
In short, if you love Agricola and want more cards to test new strategy combinations, this expansion is a valuable addition. If you prefer to keep the base game’s simplicity or have language constraints, you might want to wait for a translated version before diving in.
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Publisher
Lookout Games, asmodee, Hobby Japan, Korea Boardgames, Lacerta
Designer
Uwe Rosenberg
Artist
Klemens Franz
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can use this expansion?
The expansion works with 1 to 4 players. If you want to play with 5 or 6, you need the additional "Expansion for 5 and 6 players."
What is the typical game length?
A typical session lasts between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on the number of players and experience.
Can it be combined with other expansions?
Yes, you can combine the Bubulcus Deck cards with other Agricola expansions to create an even richer experience.
Do I need prior knowledge of Agricola to play?
It is recommended that you already know the base game, as the rules remain the same and the cards integrate into the existing system.
Is there a solo mode?
Yes, there is a solo mode that works as a card game, allowing you to experiment with strategies without direct competition.
Is the game available in other languages?
The expansion requires an almost complete translation to be played in other languages, so check for localized versions.