# Clank!: Opal Apestone Promo Card ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2019 - **BGG Rating**: 8.0 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 30-60 min - **Weight**: 2.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Paul Dennen - **Artists**: Nate Storm, Raul Ramos, Rayph Beisner - **Publishers**: Dire Wolf, Renegade Game Studios, Lucrum Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag - **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy - **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Delayed Purchase, Open Drafting, Push Your Luck ## Verdict Love Clank!? This promo card adds a tense, rewarding decision, perfect for risk-takers!Another strategic optionIncreases dragon tensionGreat for push your luckExpands deck buildingGenerates extra Clank!Makes dragon attackSmall overall impactFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Hey folks! If you're a fan of Clank! and looking to spice up your dungeon-crawling adventures, the 'Opal Apestone Promo Card' is just the ticket! This promo card, released in 2019, injects a fresh twist into the base game, offering another interesting option for your quest for treasures and, of course, your escape from the dragon. With this card, you get access to a new item that can be acquired for 3 Skill coins. Upon purchasing it, you immediately add the 'Gem' card to your game. This Gem card grants you a bonus of 3 Skill points, but beware: it also generates -1 Clank! and triggers the dragon's attack. It's that classic push-your-luck move we love in Clank! – is the risk worth the reward? This card is perfect for those who have already mastered deck-building mechanics and enjoy the tension of deciding whether it's worth making noise to obtain something valuable. The Opal Apestone Promo Card is one of those extras that don't completely overhaul the game but add an intriguing layer of strategic decision-making. It's ideal for players who want to vary their gameplay sessions and experiment with new synergies within their decks. If you're a Clank! enthusiast who enjoys adding small challenges and unique opportunities, this promo is a cool find for your collection. ## FAQ ### Does this card significantly change the Clank! gameplay? No, it's a small addition that introduces a new tactical option and a bit more risk, without altering the core rules of the game. ### How many players can use this card? As the base Clank! is for 1-4 players, this promo card can be used in any game within that player count. ### Is the 'Gem' card a purchase card or does it go directly into my deck? The 'Gem' card is added to your deck when you acquire the 'Opal Apestone Promo Card,' functioning as a resource card with points and a negative effect. ### Do I need the base Clank! game to use this card? Yes, absolutely! This card is a promo for the base Clank! game and cannot be played on its own. ### What's the main mechanic this card explores? It heavily focuses on the 'Push Your Luck' mechanic, making you weigh if the Skill gain is worth the extra Clank! and the dragon's attack. ### Is this card hard to get? As a promotional card, it might be a bit harder to find nowadays, depending on where you look. It typically appeared at events like Gen Con. ### Is it worth buying this card separately if I already own Clank!? If you're a big Clank! fan and enjoy adding small variations and challenges to your games, it might be worth it. For casual players, it might not be essential.