# Claim: Awakeners

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2
- **Duration**: 25 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Scott Almes
- **Artists**: Mihajlo Dimitrievski
- **Publishers**: White Goblin Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Trick-taking

## Verdict
Enjoyed Claim and want more? Awakeners adds a clever twist that rewards trick-taking prowess! It's an extra spice that's worth trying.Rewards trick winnersAdds strategic surpriseEasy to integrateKeeps Claim's lightnessRequires base Claim gameAdds a bit of luckFocused on existing playersFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base Claim game to play with Awakeners?
Yes! Awakeners is an expansion, so you need to have the base Claim game (or Claim 2) to use it.

### How many players can play with this expansion?
Awakeners is for 2 players, just like the base Claim game. It doesn't change the player count.

### Does it significantly increase the game's complexity?
No, the complexity remains quite low. The extra mechanic is simple to understand and doesn't overload the game.

### How long does a game with Awakeners take?
The playtime is the same as the base game, around 25 minutes. The expansion adds an element without extending the time.

### Is it worth it for someone who doesn't play Claim very often?
If you like the idea of Claim and want a 'little something extra' that doesn't complicate things, then yes. But if you rarely play the base game, you might not feel a huge difference.

### Are there new components besides cards?
No, the expansion focuses on adding new cards with the Awakener mechanic. There are no other types of components.