# Artifacts, Inc.

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2014
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #2160
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.14 / 5
- **Designers**: Ryan Laukat
- **Artists**: Ryan Laukat
- **Publishers**: IELLO, Red Raven Games
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Economic, Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Income, Open Drafting, Re-rolling and Locking, Set Collection, Tags, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Tile Placement, Variable Set-up, Worker Placement, Worker Placement with Dice Workers

## Verdict
Love adventure and dice-based strategy? Artifacts, Inc. takes you on a treasure hunt with plenty of action and tough decisions!Engaging thematic explorationCreative dice mechanicVaried strategic decisionsGood replayabilityDice luck can impactInteraction can be indirectRequires translationRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Artifacts, Inc., you step into the shoes of an entrepreneurial archaeologist in 1929 New York, a golden age for relic discovery! With museums eager for new finds and you hungry for adventure, your mission is to establish the nation's most renowned archaeology company. Prepare to brave dense jungles, scorching deserts, and imposing mountains in search of lost treasures. The objective is clear: accumulate the most reputation and become a legend in the field.

The game revolves around dice rolls representing your team of explorers. You'll use these dice to perform various actions: finding valuable artifacts, selling them to prestigious institutions, and expanding your company with new cards that offer benefits and abilities. Strategy is key: you can focus on profiting from item sales, dominating museum influence, optimizing your combination of expeditions and buildings, or venturing into underwater quests for forgotten cities. The first player to reach 20 reputation points signals the end of the game, but it's the total accumulated reputation that determines the ultimate winner.

Artifacts, Inc. dynamically blends mechanics like worker placement (with dice!), dice rolling, resource management, and set collection. The variable setup ensures each game presents a new challenge, and player interaction primarily occurs through competition for action spaces and museum influence. It's a medium-weight game, ideal for those who enjoy adventure and exploration themes with a touch of economic strategy.

## FAQ
### How many people can play Artifacts, Inc.?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game typically last?
A game usually takes around 60 minutes to complete.

### What is the complexity level of the game?
Artifacts, Inc. is considered a medium-complexity game, with a weight of 2.14 out of 5 on the BGG scale.

### Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has moderate language dependency. Using a translated reference sheet or translated cards is recommended.

### Who is this game recommended for?
It's ideal for players who enjoy games with an adventure and exploration theme, blending luck (dice rolling) with strategy (worker placement and resource management).

### Does the game have a lot of player interaction?
Interaction is mostly indirect, focusing on competition for action spaces and the race for museum majorities, rather than direct confrontation.

### Is there a Portuguese version available?
While the original is in English, a Portuguese version or the use of translated aids significantly enhances the gameplay experience due to language dependency.

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