# Cartographers: Skills Mini Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-100 (Best with: 3, 4)
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: John Brieger, Jordy Adan
- **Artists**: JJ Ariosa, Lucas Ribeiro, Luis Francisco
- **Publishers**: Thunderworks Games, Buró, Gameland 游戏大陆, Grok Games, Ogry Games, Pegasus Spiele, Raven Distribution, Reflexshop, Rexhry
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Line Drawing

## Verdict
If you enjoy Cartographers and want to spice up your games with more strategic decisions, this expansion is for you! It adds an extra flavor without overcomplicating things.More play optionsSharp coin managementIncreases replayabilityEasy to integrateCost can be tightRequires base gameRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to hone your cartographer skills in the Kingdom of Nalos with this mini expansion! Cartographers: Skills adds a strategic twist to the base game, introducing skill cards that can be activated during play. At the start of the game, three of these skill cards are revealed and become available to everyone. Each season, every player has the chance to use one of these special abilities, but be warned: they cost coins! The trick is knowing when and which skill to activate to optimize your score and win the queen's favor. This expansion is perfect for those who already enjoy Cartographers and want to add another layer of decision-making and resource management. The new skills offer creative ways to score and interact with the map, making each game even more dynamic. If you enjoy planning your moves and making the most of every resource, this expansion will whet your appetite. It's a small package that has a big impact on replayability, ensuring your adventures in Nalos are always surprising and challenging. Spend your coins wisely and watch your skills turn into points!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game 'Cartographers' to play with this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! 'Cartographers: Skills' is an expansion and adds new cards and rules to the main game 'Cartographers'.

### How many skill cards come in this expansion?
The expansion comes with eight unique skill cards. During setup, three of them are randomly chosen to be used in the game.

### How do the skills work? Can I use them as many times as I want?
Each player can activate one skill per season, paying the indicated coin cost on the card. It's not unlimited, which requires good planning.

### Does this expansion significantly change the game's complexity?
No, the complexity increases slightly but in a very manageable way. It adds an extra layer of decision-making without making the game confusing.

### Is this expansion worthwhile for solo players?
Yes! The skills can be used in any game mode, including solo, adding another interesting variable to your individual sessions.

### Where can I find this expansion?
Originally, it was sold through the BGG store. Check specialized retailers or the secondary market to find it.

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