# Ancient Realm: Leaders – Set II

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 7.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Steven Aramini
- **Artists**: Startraphell Talbot
- **Publishers**: Button Shy
- **Categories**: Card Game, Civilization, Expansion for Base-game, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Layering, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
Want to level up your solo civilization game? This expansion brings iconic leaders and game-changing events to make things more strategic!New leaders and goalsDynamic historical milestonesIncreases replayabilityFocused solo expansionRequires base gameSolo strategy focusFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey board game enthusiasts! Ready to boost your civilization with Ancient Realm: Leaders – Set II? This expansion introduces six legendary leaders to add that special touch to your game, featuring Artemisia II, Khufu, Hammurabi, Rameses II, Xenophon, and Nero. Each leader comes with a secret goal you must achieve by the end of the game, adding an extra layer of strategy and challenge. But that's not all! Besides your personal leader, you'll use cards from other leaders to activate historical milestones. Think of these milestones as special events that change the game's rules as you progress. Completed a milestone? Great, now there's a new rule that will impact your civilization until the end. It's like a 'cascade effect' that makes the game more dynamic and unpredictable. The goal is clear: fulfill your leader's objective and master the milestones to ensure your civilization is remembered through the ages. If you enjoy civilization games with a hint of hand management and a well-crafted solo challenge, this expansion is for you. It adds replayability and new ways to approach your strategy, all in a small, pocket-friendly package. Let's build an epic legacy!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Ancient Realm to play this expansion?
Yes! Leaders – Set II is an expansion and requires the base game Ancient Realm to be played.

### How many players does this expansion support?
This expansion is focused on 1-player games, just like the base game.

### How long does a game with this expansion take?
Games remain quick, typically around 15 minutes, depending on your familiarity with the rules and leaders.

### What is the complexity of the game with this expansion?
The complexity remains low to moderate. The expansion adds more strategic layers with leaders and milestones, but the core rules are easy to learn.

### What are the 'Historical Milestones'?
These are special events activated by leader cards. Upon completing a milestone, a new rule is introduced to the game, impacting the rest of the play.

### Does this expansion add a lot of components?
No, it's a small and portable expansion, typical of Button Shy's Wallet & Box series, focused on adding new strategic options without taking up much space.