# Agricola: Pi-Deck

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2012
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 3.57 / 5
- **Designers**: Chris Deotte, Ira Fay, Uwe Rosenberg
- **Artists**: Klemens Franz
- **Publishers**: Lookout Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Farming
- **Mechanics**: Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you love Agricola, Pi‑Deck gives you fresh cards to shake up your strategy.Creative new occupationsUseful minor improvementsLow entry costCards only in EnglishRequires translationRECOMMENDED

## Description
Agricola: Pi-Deck is a mini‑expansion that adds 24 new cards to the classic Agricola – 12 Minor Improvements and 12 Occupations. These cards were designed and play‑tested by the community at Play‑Agricola.com as part of the second large fan‑made expansion, nicknamed G2. While the full G2 set contains 139 cards, the Pi‑Deck (also called G2x) gathers the 24 most unconventional ones, offering options not found in the official decks. Each card can be slipped into a regular game, replacing or supplementing the existing occupation and improvement cards. Minor Improvements give small resource bonuses or extra flexibility, whereas Occupations open new development paths for the farm, demanding distinct strategic choices. As with all of Agricola, the core worker placement mechanic stays the same – actions depend on placing a worker in an unoccupied space. This means the game’s pace and the need to feed your family remain unchanged. The set is aimed at players who already know the base rules and want to vary their strategies without buying a full expansion. Note that, being a card‑only supplement, it doesn’t include new boards, meeples or physical resources, so the entry cost is low. The main drawback can be the heavy reliance on English text, which may require a decent translation for Portuguese‑speaking groups. Overall, Pi‑Deck works as a creative boost for those who love trying out new occupations and want to freshen up Agricola sessions without altering the game’s fundamental structure.

## FAQ
### How many players can use Pi‑Deck?
It works for 1 to 5 players, just like the base game.

### How long does a game last with Pi‑Deck?
The average playtime stays around 120 minutes, since the set only adds cards.

### Do I need any extra components?
No. Pi‑Deck includes only cards; everything else is already in the base game.

### Is English required to play?
The cards are printed in English, so a decent translation or basic understanding of the language helps.

### Does Pi‑Deck change the game’s difficulty?
Overall difficulty stays about the same; it just offers new strategic options, not a harder rule set.

### Can I mix Pi‑Deck with other expansions?
Yes, you can combine it with other Agricola expansions, respecting the card substitution rules.

### Is it suitable for beginners?
It’s best for players already familiar with Agricola, as it adds choice layers rather than basic learning.