Agricola: Z-Deck

Agricola: Z‑Deck is a 24‑card promotional supplement that arrived with the first English edition of Agricola, released by Z‑Man Games in 2007. The deck includes 12 Occupation cards and 12 Minor Improvement cards, providing fresh strategic options for players already familiar with the base game. Each card can be inserted into the occupation or improvement decks, expanding the range of decisions farmers must make each harvest. While the Z‑Deck was designed as a bonus, it does not change the core worker placement rules but adds variety to the pool of available cards. To use it, simply replace or shuffle the original base‑game cards according to the balance guidelines in the instructions. Because it was a promotional item, it often appears in English but was also released in other languages, sometimes requiring a partial translation for full comprehension. The content is perfect for those who have played many rounds of Agricola and miss new occupations and improvements to keep the game fresh. Though not a full expansion, the Z‑Deck offers a quick, affordable boost, ideal for groups that like to experiment with different combos without investing in a larger supplement. If you enjoy resource management, harvest planning, and the tension of allocating your workers, the Z‑Deck will give your Agricola sessions a nice extra kick.