# Draftosaurus: Aerial Show ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2020 - **BGG Rating**: 7.0 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 15-20 min - **Weight**: 1.36 / 5 - **Designers**: Antoine Bauza, Corentin Lebrat, Ludovic Maublanc, Théo Rivière - **Artists**: Jiahui Eva Gao, Roman Kucharski - **Publishers**: Ankama, Board Game Box, Brain Picnic, Fractal Juegos, GaGa Games, Ghenos Games, Nasza Księgarnia, Neptuno Games, Zacatrus - **Categories**: Animals, Expansion for Base-game - **Mechanics**: Closed Drafting, Dice Rolling, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection ## Verdict If you already enjoy Draftosaurus and want to add an extra flight of fun, this expansion is for you! It brings pterodactyls and a new zone that add strategic depth without overcomplicating things.New flying dinos!Extra mountain zoneUnique strategic bonusesKeeps the game snappyRequires the base gameAdds little complexityFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Get ready to give your prehistoric zoo an upgrade with Draftosaurus: Aerial Show! This expansion introduces majestic pterodactyls to your park, adding a whole new dimension (literally!) to the base game. Now, each player receives an extra double-sided board that fits perfectly with their main park, creating a new mountain zone. Only pterodactyls can inhabit this elevated region, and each nest you build there can grant you incredible bonuses. Think extra points or even special immunity against that pesky placement die! The drafting mechanic remains the same, but with the addition of pterodactyls and the new zone, you'll have even more strategic decisions to make. Is it worth risking a pterodactyl to secure a powerful bonus, or should you focus on other areas of the park? The expansion maintains the simplicity and speed of the original Draftosaurus, making it perfect for those who want to add extra spice without overcomplicating the rules. Guaranteed fun for the whole family, with a touch of aerial adventure! ## How to Play Objective of the Game Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Preparation (Setup) To set up the game, each player receives an Aviary board, which they place above their Zoo board. All players must use the same side of their Aviary boards. After placing the number of dinosaurs indicated in the base game rules for the number of players into the draw bag, each player draws 2 dinosaurs. They then place one dinosaur lying down on each of the "Egg" spaces on their Aviary board. Finally, add 2 Pterodactyls per player to the draw bag (even in a two-player game). If playing with both expansions (Aerial Show and Marina), first complete the setup for Aerial Show, then the setup for Marina. Components 10 Pterodactyl meeples 5 double-sided Aviary boards Flow of the Game During the game, each player draws and places 7 dinosaurs per round. In two-player games, during the first two rounds, players each draw 8 dinosaurs and place 4 in their Zoos. In the following two rounds, each player draws 6 dinosaurs and places 3 in their Zoo. Actions and How to Play Playing Pterodactyls Pterodactyls are a new species of dinosaur that can only be placed in the mountain zones on the new Aviary boards. After setup is complete, the mountains cannot receive any other types of dinosaurs. When players place Pterodactyls, they ignore requirements from the placement die. Each player’s first Pterodactyl can only be placed on a space on their first mountain. Once a Pterodactyl has been placed on a mountain, the next mountain (connected to it by a hanging bridge) becomes available and can now receive Pterodactyls. Like all dinosaurs, Pterodactyls can be placed in the River on the Zoo board. Whenever a Pterodactyl is placed, it triggers an effect: Take the dinosaur placed on this Egg and put it in the Pen of your choice or in the River. The placement die requirement does not apply to this dinosaur. End of Game and Scoring Before counting victory points at the end of the game, put all the dinosaurs that are still on Eggs back in the box. They do not provide any victory points. At the end of the game, players earn victory points based on specific criteria: Get the indicated number of victory points. Earn 3 victory points per Pterodactyl in the Zoo belonging to the player on your left. Earn 1 additional victory point for each Pen in your Zoo that contains (at least) one of this species of dinosaur. Tips for Winning When placing Pterodactyls, remember they ignore placement die requirements, offering flexibility. Strategically place Pterodactyls to open up new mountains for future placements. Consider the end-game scoring for Pterodactyls in your left-hand neighbor's Zoo when making placement decisions. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game Draftosaurus to play with this expansion? Yes! Draftosaurus: Aerial Show is an expansion and requires the base game Draftosaurus to be played. ### How many players does this expansion support? The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is 2 to 5 players. ### Does the expansion significantly increase the game's complexity? No, the expansion adds a new mechanic and play zone but maintains the simplicity and speed of the original Draftosaurus. It's easy to learn and integrate. ### What's different about the pterodactyls? Pterodactyls are the only dinos that can be placed in the new mountain zone. Each nest there offers a specific bonus, such as extra points or immunity to certain die actions. ### How much does it add to the game time? The expansion does not significantly increase the game time, which remains around 15-20 minutes per game. ### Is this expansion worthwhile for someone who already owns the base game? If you enjoy Draftosaurus and want more variety and some new strategic decisions without complicating the game, then yes! It adds a nice flavor. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 14.46 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=2368383&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/37227/draftosaurus-aerial-show?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com