# Bruges: The City on the Zwin

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2014
- **BGG Rating**: 7.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.90 / 5
- **Designers**: Stefan Feld
- **Artists**: Michael Menzel
- **Publishers**: Hans im Glück, Hobby World, White Goblin Games, Z-Man Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, City Building, Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Renaissance
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Hand Management

## Verdict
If you're already a fan of Bruges and want more of the same, but with an extra touch, this expansion is for you! It adds more options and flexibility without losing the game's identity.More content and optionsExpands base gameplayFlexible with modulesKeeps the essenceRequires base gameIncreased complexityLanguage dependentHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Hey folks! If you loved Bruges and felt it needed a little extra spice, the 'Bruges: The City on the Zwin' expansion is just the ticket! It introduces some cool modules that you can add individually or all together, making the game even more dynamic. Want to add another player to the table? There are components for a fifth player, complete with a special board for them to build their canal. Plus, to add some variety to the deck, there are new character cards from a brand-new guild. Some of these characters have powers similar to those in the base game, but now you can even dig through the discard pile to bring a character back into play! And that's not all: there's a stack of 'stock' cards that alter the game's rules. Only one is active at a time, and when it runs out, another takes its place. There's also a neat mechanic with ships that appear when a 3 or 4 is rolled on a die at the start of the round. With the right worker, you can use the ship's action, like advancing on the influence track or reusing a character's one-time power. To top it off, there are higher-value statues to give an extra incentive for building canals, and a revised 'Engraver' card. It's the kind of expansion that adds layers without overcomplicating things, keeping the essence of the game we already love.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Bruges to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! "Bruges: The City on the Zwin" is an expansion and requires the base game "Bruges" to be played.

### How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion adds components for a fifth player, so you can play with 2 to 5 people.

### Does the expansion make the game much more complicated?
It adds more options and some new mechanics, which can slightly increase complexity. However, the modules can be added one by one, allowing you to introduce complexity gradually.

### What are the main modules the expansion adds?
The main modules include: a fifth player, new character cards, 'stock' cards that modify actions, a dice-activated ship system, and new statues.

### Does the expansion significantly alter the strategy of the base game?
Yes, the new cards and modules offer new strategies and synergies, encouraging players to adapt their plans. The ability to retrieve cards from the discard pile, for example, significantly changes hand management.

### Do I need to translate the cards or the rulebook?
The expansion includes cards and components that may have text, so a translation or a translated guide is recommended for a smoother experience, especially for those not familiar with English.

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