Claim: Awakeners

Get ready for a twist in Claim with the Awakeners expansion! If you already enjoy the gameplay of Claim or Claim 2, this addition introduces a new faction that will spice up your games. The core trick-taking gameplay remains, but with a special touch. After the first phase of play, where cards are contested normally, something cool happens: the already discarded cards are shuffled to form a second deck. This is where the Awakeners come into play!

In the second phase, the magic happens when you manage to win a trick using an Awakener card. By doing so, you not only secure the cards from the trick but also get a chance to draw a card from this new discard deck. This freshly acquired card goes straight into your score pile, adding an extra layer of strategy and surprise. Is it worth risking a strong card to try and capture an Awakener and secure that extra card? The decision is yours!

Awakeners doesn't radically change the Claim experience but offers a new dynamic that rewards success in tricks in a different way. It's perfect for those who want more variety and a calculated element of luck in their games. If you're looking to expand your base game with a mechanic that rewards good trick-taking performance uniquely, this expansion is a great choice. The addition is subtle, but the strategic impact can be significant, making each game a bit more unpredictable and exciting.