# Agricola: Z-Deck

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2008
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 3.14 / 5
- **Designers**: Hanno Girke, Melissa Rogerson, Uwe Rosenberg
- **Artists**: Klemens Franz
- **Publishers**: 999 Games, HomoLudicus, Lacerta, Lookout Games, MINDOK, Stratelibri, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., Ystari Games, Z-Man Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Farming
- **Mechanics**: Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you already love Agricola and want extra cards to spice up your farm, the Z‑Deck drops in as a quick, cheap upgrade.Extra occupation varietyNew minor improvementsEasy to integratePartial translation neededNot a full expansionRECOMMENDED

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### How many players can use the Z‑Deck?
The Z‑Deck works with the same 1‑to‑5 player range as the base Agricola.

### How much extra time does the Z‑Deck add to a game?
It varies with the number of cards used, but typically adds about 10‑20 minutes.

### Do I need any extra components besides the cards?
No, just the Z‑Deck cards; all other components are included in the base game.

### Is translation required to play in Portuguese?
Some versions are in English, so a partial translation may be needed for everyone to understand the effects.

### Does the Z‑Deck change Agricola’s rules?
No, it only adds new cards; the worker placement rules stay exactly the same.