Civilization: A New Dawn – Automatic Civilization

Fantasy Flight Games · Board game · 2020
1–3 · best 1 Solo 60–120 min Weight 3.5/5
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy Civilization: A New Dawn and want more options for solo play or an extra opponent, this Print & Play expansion is for you! The automated player is well-designed and adds an extra spice to the game.

Highlights
  • Optimizes solo play
  • Adds automated opponent
  • Expands replayability
  • Easy to implement (PnP)
Keep in mind
  • Requires printing and assembly
  • Language dependency
  • AP rules can be complex
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to expand your empire in Civilization: A New Dawn with the Automatic Civilization expansion! This neat addition introduces an automated player (the AP) that acts as a game-controlled opponent, perfect for solo play or for those seeking an extra challenge in games with friends. The AP uses components from an inactive player and a simplified focus bar, inspired by the video games in the series, to dictate its actions. On its turn, it resolves the focus card in the '5' slot and resets it to the '1' slot, following pre-defined instructions to minimize your need to make decisions for it. The AP's unique focus cards are specifically designed to prevent you from feeling like you're 'playing for the AP'. But don't be fooled, it's not just for solo mode! In games with up to three human players, the AP enters the scene as an additional competitor. Will you try to manipulate the AP to your advantage, perhaps turning it against your human rivals, or will you team up with the others to carve up its territory? The choice is yours, and the strategic possibilities multiply. This Print & Play expansion adds an extra layer of complexity and replayability, maintaining the core civilization-building essence we love.

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Best player count

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1–3 players
1 BEST
2 REC
3 OK

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Mechanism: 4X Mechanism: Artificial Player Players: Expansions Adding Cooperative Play Players: Expansions Adding Solo Play Players: Expansions Changing Player Count Series: Sid Meier's Civilization
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games
Designer Tony Fanchi

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Does this expansion add new scenarios or just the automated player?
The main focus of this expansion is the introduction of the Automated Player (AP), which can be used in both solo mode and multiplayer games. It does not add new scenarios.
Do I need to print a lot of material to use this expansion?
Yes, as it is a Print & Play product, you will need to print the cards and other indicated components. The exact amount may vary, but it usually involves a few pages of cards and tokens.
Is the Automated Player difficult to control?
The AP is designed to simplify decisions. It follows a set of rules and focus cards that dictate its actions, minimizing the need for you to think for it. It might take a game or two to get the hang of it.
Can I use the AP in any game of Civilization: A New Dawn?
Yes, it is designed to be used in games with 1 to 3 human players, acting as an additional opponent or as the sole opponent in solo mode.
Is the text on the AP's cards in English?
Yes, the expansion is known for having a significant language dependency. You will need to translate the cards or have access to translations to play comfortably.
Does this expansion significantly change the base rules of the game?
It adds the automated player mechanic and its specific rules, but it does not alter the fundamental rules of Civilization: A New Dawn for human players.