# Awaken the Ancients: Starstones

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 10-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Gregg Jewell
- **Artists**: Midjourney AI
- **Publishers**: (Web published)
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Mancala, Pattern Recognition, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
If you enjoy 'Awaken the Ancients' and want a quick extra challenge, this Starstones expansion is a gem!Adds new tactical layerEasy to integrateExpands the boardQuick to playRequires base gameFew new cardsFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey board game fans! Ready to spice up your base game of 'Awaken the Ancients'? The 'Starstones' expansion is here, bringing two cards to add that extra flavor. You know those Starstones at the entrances of the grove? They're key to channeling celestial energy and powering up awakening rituals. The catch is, when Wildseeds move away from them, the stones react, altering the energy flow. This expansion shakes up the board, expanding the 'table' to two rows of five cards, and adds another obstacle to navigate when planning your rituals. Basically, you'll place a Starstone in the middle of each row during the grove setup. One faces forward, the other backward. This means you have one more element to manage and adapt to, making each game even more strategic. If you enjoy 'Awaken the Ancients' and want another layer of complexity and tactical decisions, this expansion is for you. It's a quick and easy way to add a new challenge and keep the game fresh without overcomplicating the rules. Perfect for those who like to optimize every move and explore new strategies within the base game's universe. Let's awaken those Ancients with more flair!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game 'Awaken the Ancients' to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! 'Starstones' is an expansion and requires the base game 'Awaken the Ancients' to be used.

### How many new cards come in this expansion?
The 'Starstones' expansion includes 2 cards.

### How long does it take to add these cards to the game?
Integration is super quick! You just need to place the two Starstone cards during the board setup, which takes less than a minute.

### Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
Not significantly. It adds a new strategic element and an obstacle, but the core rules remain the same, keeping the game accessible.

### Is this expansion for solo play?
Yes, 'Awaken the Ancients' is a solo game, and this expansion maintains that characteristic, adding a new challenge for the solo player.

### What is the main theme of this expansion?
The theme is fantasy, focusing on celestial elements and awakening rituals, with the 'Starstones' influencing the grove's energy.