Carpe Diem: 1st Expansion

W. Nostheide Verlag GmbH · Board game · 2019
2–4 · best 3 45–75 min Weight 2.1/5
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The perfect expansion to add more depth to the base game.

Highlights
  • More strategic options
  • Fun bonus dynamics
  • Easy to integrate
  • Varied rewards
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • Slightly increases complexity
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About the game
If you're already a Carpe Diem fan and feel your city could be a bit more bustling, this first expansion is exactly the seasoning you need! The heart of the novelty lies in the introduction of a new bonus bar (the banderole bar) that brings an extra layer of strategy and reward. Before starting the fun, you lay out four bonus strips side by side, which can be placed in any order or even upside down, giving you a taste of customization right away. The magic happens when you place a building tile on a space with a bonus icon. Instead of simply removing the bonus from the game, you move it to the leftmost or rightmost empty space on your personal bonus bar. If the space where you placed the bonus has an icon, you receive the corresponding reward: it could be a resource (fish, herb, chicken, or grapes), a coin, bread, a fountain card, or even a 3-point victory point card! Additionally, you continue to advance one space on the main bonus bar, as usual. It's that 'eward management' mechanic we all love, where you decide whether to take the bonus now or position it strategically to reap greater rewards later. It's a compact expansion, but it shifts the game's rhythm and provides more paths to victory. If you enjoy optimization games where every placement decision counts, get ready to enjoy every second of this expansion!
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Magazine: Spielbox
Publisher W. Nostheide Verlag GmbH
Designer Stefan Feld
Artist Lalanda Hruschka
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play with only this expansion?
No, you absolutely need the Carpe Diem base game to play.
Does the expansion make the game much longer?
It slightly increases complexity, but the playtime remains very close to the original.
Is the expansion hard to learn?
Not at all! If you already know how to play the base game, you'll master the new bonus bar in no time.
How many players does the expansion support?
It supports the same number of players as the base game: 2 to 4 players.
What do the new bonuses change?
They add a layer of decision-making regarding where to place resources to maximize your gains.