# Ancient Realm

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: #3493
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: 2.15 / 5
- **Designers**: Steven Aramini
- **Artists**: Startraphell Talbot
- **Publishers**: Button Shy, Frosted Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Civilization, Print & Play, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Layering, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
Love the idea of building an entire civilization in the palm of your hand? Ancient Realm is a solo game that challenges you to think strategically with just a few cards.Clever and quick puzzleSatisfying optimization playEngaging civilization themePortable and easy to learnPurely solo experienceFocus on pure optimizationRelies on card draw luckRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to build your own civilization from scratch in Ancient Realm! This solo game is a true puzzle where you decide your people's fate. Starting from humble beginnings, your goal is to achieve greatness by wisely managing resources and planning every move. Each turn, you have four cards at your disposal: districts, which form the foundation of your realm, and wonders, powerful but costly constructions that bring many points and special effects, but cannot be covered. Gameplay revolves around placing these cards, whether adjacent, overlapping, or covering others. Covering cards activates their effects, releasing resources like gold from mines, which in turn allow you to activate production sites and citizens. Citizens can even influence the value of your wonders! Keep an eye on the events on the back of the district cards, which affect your civilization's growth, and the active round event. In the end, you score your wonders, mines, remaining gold, and resources to see how well your civilization fared. It's a quick and strategic experience, perfect for those who enjoy thinking and planning.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Ancient Realm is strictly a 1-player game.

### How long does a game take?
Games are quite fast, typically lasting around 15 minutes.

### Is the game difficult to learn?
No, the rules are simple and straightforward, focusing more on optimization strategy.

### Do I need any extra materials to play?
Yes, as it's a 'Print & Play' game, you'll need to print the cards and ideally have a wallet to store them, like those from Button Shy.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The goal is to maximize your score by building your civilization, deciding which cards to cover and which effects to activate to accumulate points from wonders, mines, and resources.

### Is there any interaction or is it just a solo pastime?
It's a completely solo game, focused on your own strategy and optimization.

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