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Our Verdict
Fans of Agricola will enjoy the expanded card pool and strategic variety, but beware of the language requirement.
Highlights
- More cards, more fun
- Diverse strategies
- Complete expansion
Keep in mind
- Full translation needed
- Increased complexity
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The Agricola: Consul Dirigens Deck is the expansion that brings 120 new cards to the revised edition of the classic Agricola. Among them, 96 cards fill in the missing numbers from the Corbarius and Dulcinaria decks, while 24 cards are exclusive bonuses. The goal is to build four complete decks – Artifex, Bubulcus, Corbarius, and Dulcinaria – without buying additional components. The base rules remain exactly the same, so players who already know Agricola won’t have to relearn everything. The novelty lies in the volume of cards, which increases choice variety but does not alter the worker placement, hand management, and open drafting mechanics that make the game so strategic. The deck also reinforces the enclosure mechanic, allowing players to create borders to protect their resources. A key point is that the Consul Dirigens Deck is only in English, so those who want to play in Portuguese need a full translation or use the digital version that already offers multilingual support. Regarding time, the game still ranges from 30 to 180 minutes, depending on player count and experience. The expansion is ideal for those who already have the base game and want to deepen the experience, but it can be a bit complex for beginners due to the number of cards and the need to manage the hand well. In short, the Consul Dirigens Deck offers more options without changing the game's core, but it requires attention to translation and resource management.
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Publisher
Lookout Games, Hobby World, Korea Boardgames
Designer
Uwe Rosenberg
Artist
Klemens Franz
How long does a game with the Consul Dirigens Deck take?
The duration remains the same as the base game, ranging from 30 to 180 minutes depending on player count and experience.
Does the deck introduce any new mechanics?
No, it simply expands the existing card pool; the core mechanics stay unchanged.
Do I need all the base game cards to play?
Yes, the Consul Dirigens Deck complements the base game, so you need the main set to use the new cards.
What are the language requirements?
The deck is in English; to play in Portuguese you need a full translation or use the digital version that offers multilingual support.
Is the Consul Dirigens Deck suitable for beginners?
If you're already familiar with Agricola, it's fine; if you're new, it can be a bit advanced due to the card count and hand management.
Can I play solo with this deck?
Yes, it works like the base game, allowing solo or team play.