# Canvas: Reflections ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2022 - **BGG Rating**: 7.7 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 30 min - **Weight**: 2.04 / 5 - **Designers**: Andrew Nerger, Jeff Chin - **Artists**: Luan Huynh - **Publishers**: Road To Infamy Games (R2i Games), ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Awaken Realms, Gémklub, Korea Boardgames, Lavka Games, Tycoon Games, Ігромаг - **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Puzzle - **Mechanics**: Increase Value of Unchosen Resources, Layering, Set Collection ## Verdict Perfect for those who already love Canvas and want more strategy and variety in their compositions. The game becomes smoother and more challenging.Reversible cards offer great flexibilityNew board improves planningGold ribbons add cool goalsSignificantly increases game longevityRequires the base game to playScoring can become more complexHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description If you already enjoy the vibe of creating artworks with Canvas's transparent cards, get ready because Canvas: Reflections arrives to upgrade your artistic perspective. This expansion isn't just 'more of the same'; it introduces Mirror Cards, reversible cards that completely change the planning dynamics. Now, you have much more flexibility to combine elements and create compositions that were previously impossible, adding a significantly deeper strategic layer to the visual puzzle. Beyond the mirrored cards, the game features a new board that expands the selection of Art Cards. This means you can plan your moves further in advance and, better yet, you won't feel as stuck when your inspiration tokens start running low. The feeling of 'running out of options' decreases, giving way to more tactical and deliberate choices. For those who love extra goals, the Gold Bonus Ribbons are the highlight. They work as specific challenges: if you can align a certain element next to the gold bonus icon, you grab the ribbon. It's that little push that forces you to think outside the box and try risky combinations to maximize your score. To ensure every game feels different from the last, the expansion includes new scoring cards, bringing fresh challenges that renew the experience and massively increase the base game's replayability. It's the perfect choice for those who want to turn casual painting into a true master's competition, where every detail of the composition counts toward the final victory. ## How to Play Objective of the Game In Canvas: Reflections, you are an artist attempting to create beautiful masterpieces. This expansion adds a new layer to the artistic puzzle through the introduction of Mirror Cards, which provide deeper strategy and greater flexibility for combining Elements. Your goal is to complete your paintings to earn the highest score and ultimately win the title of Best in Show. Setup Follow these steps to prepare your game: Place the Board in the center of the play area. Place any combination of 4 Scoring Cards (from the base game and expansion) on the Board’s colored spaces, or use a Scenario setup found in the rulebook. Place the Ribbons in piles on the matching Ribbon icons on the Board. Shuffle the base game and expansion Art Cards together. Fill the Deck Box with as many as will fit (approximately 70 cards) and place it on the deck space. Draw 8 Art Cards and place them face-up on the spaces to the left of the Deck Box. Place each Background Card in a sleeve. Each player takes 3 sleeved Background Cards. Each player takes 6 Inspiration Tokens. Game Flow Canvas: Reflections follows the base game rules with specific exceptions regarding card availability and new mechanics. The game revolves around selecting Art Cards to build your paintings. Note on Card Refreshing: Whenever an Art Card is taken, the remaining cards in the row are slid to the left to fill the empty space, and a new Art Card is drawn from the Deck Box to fill the space next to the deck. Solo Puzzle Variant: In solo mode, you start with 6 Inspiration Tokens. When you take an Art Card, you gain 1 Inspiration Token from a separate supply pile. Any skipped Art Cards are discarded from the game. Painting with Vincent Variant: In this 2-player or solo mode, both players and Vincent start with 6 Inspiration Tokens. Vincent goes last in the turn order. On Vincent's turn, toss his Inspiration Tokens: if an even number lands face-up, he takes from the top row; if an odd number lands face-up, he takes from the bottom row and saves 1 face-up token. Vincent can spend at most 6 tokens. Actions and How to Play On your turn, you select an Art Card to add to your painting. You have the following options for taking cards: Free Selection: You may take either card in the column farthest from the deck for free. Paid Selection: You may take a card from another column by placing an Inspiration Token on all the cards in the columns to its left. Mirror Cards: These are reversible cards marked with a Mirror Icon. You can flip them freely in your hand or on the table at any time to reveal different Elements on the reverse side. Gold Bonus Icons: These icons allow you to take a Gold Ribbon for each Element corresponding to an adjacent Gold Bonus Icon. Note that Gold Bonus Icons are not Elements themselves, and each Gold Ribbon is worth 3 points. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when the conditions for the chosen Scenario are met. In a standard game, the winner is determined by the total points accumulated from completed paintings and Scoring Cards. Scoring Criteria: Points are awarded based on the Scoring Cards and the Elements placed on your Art Cards. Gold Ribbons are worth 3 points each. Victory: The player with the most points is awarded the Best in Show Ribbon. Masterpiece Variant: In this variant, the player with the most points wins Best in Show. Then, players display one painting and explain its meaning. The group awards a Masterpiece Ribbon to the best painting. The Best in Show winner and the Masterpiece winner share the victory. Tips for Winning Utilize Mirror Cards: Use the reversible nature of Mirror Cards to gain more flexibility when trying to match specific Elements required by your Scoring Cards. Manage Inspiration: Be strategic with your Inspiration Tokens when selecting cards from columns other than the one farthest from the deck to ensure you get the Elements you need. Plan for Scenarios: If playing with a Scenario, keep an eye on the goal to ensure you meet the requirements to complete the setup. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game to play? Yes! Reflections is an expansion, so you need the original Canvas to use these new components. ### Does the game become much harder? Not necessarily harder, but more strategic. You have more options, allowing for more complex combos. ### How long does a game take with the expansion? The playtime remains very agile, around 30 minutes, even with the new mechanics. ### How many players is it for? 1 to 5 players. It works great both in solo mode and with a group. ### What are Mirror Cards? They are cards that can be used on both sides, providing more versatility when assembling your art. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 25.25 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5802522&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/39294/canvas-reflections?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com