# Canvas: Finishing Touches – Deluxe Edition

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Andrew Nerger, Jeffrey Chin
- **Artists**: Luan Huynh
- **Publishers**: Road To Infamy Games (R2i Games), Tycoon Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game

## Verdict
Finishing Touches is the perfect companion for Canvas fans, introducing frames that make the race for the gallery much more strategic. The addition of asymmetric painter abilities provides a breath of fresh air, allowing each player to define their own playstyle. It is an expansion that boosts both visual production and depth, making every game a unique and competitive artistic experience.Painter mechanics bring asymmetryFrames add strategic interactionPremium components with holofoil finishGreatly increases replayabilityRequires the base game to playMay increase analysis paralysisHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
If you are already a master of arts in Canvas, get your easel ready because the Finishing Touches expansion has arrived to level up your personal gallery. This box isn't just a pile of new cards; it introduces 'Frames', which add an extra layer of strategy and interaction, forcing you to compete for the prestige of displaying your work on the gallery wall. It’s the missing spice needed to make your games more intense and visually stunning.

Beyond expanding the range of artistic possibilities with 10 new transparent art cards, the Deluxe Edition brings a master's touch with painter cards. Now, each player can be inspired by a specific artist, gaining asymmetric abilities that change how you approach building your painting. You know that feeling when you just need a special power to complete a perfect combination? That is exactly what these cards provide.

For those who love the game's aesthetic, the experience becomes even more premium with 15 holofoil wood ribbons, adding a special shine to your table. Organization wasn't forgotten either: the expansion includes extra sleeves to ensure your transparent cards remain pristine, even after dozens of exhibitions. The signature style cards have also been updated, ensuring that replayability increases significantly. It is the ideal expansion for those who feel they have explored everything the base game had to offer and want a deeper challenge with the feel of a professional vernissage. Get ready to see who can actually win over the critics and become the biggest name in the gallery in this new phase of Canvas.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play Finishing Touches?
Yes, this is an expansion and you will need the original Canvas game to use the new cards and components.

### What do the painter cards change in the game?
They introduce asymmetric powers, allowing each player to have a special ability, which makes each game unique and more strategic.

### Does the Deluxe Edition include anything other than cards?
Yes, it includes 15 holofoil wood ribbons, updated signature style cards, and extra sleeves to protect all your transparent cards.

### Does the playtime increase significantly with the expansion?
Not significantly. The duration remains around 30 minutes, although decision-making might become slightly more intense due to the new mechanics.

### How many players can participate?
The expansion maintains the base game's capacity, allowing for 1 to 5 players at the table.

### Are the new cards compatible with the base game?
Absolutely! They are designed to blend perfectly with the original cards, expanding your creation options.