# Euphoria: Ignorance Is Bliss ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2019 - **BGG Rating**: 7.8 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 6) - **Duration**: 40-90 min - **Weight**: 3.12 / 5 - **Designers**: David J. Studley, Morten Monrad Pedersen, Nick Shaw - **Artists**: Jacqui Davis - **Publishers**: Stonemaier Games, Dice Realm, Ghenos Games - **Categories**: Dice, Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Science Fiction - **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Set Collection, Worker Placement ## Verdict If you love Euphoria, you’ll enjoy the expansion that adds more options and a smart solo mode.Well‑designed Automa systemNew recruitment cardsImproved rulesDo not mix old and new componentsExtra learning curveHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Euphoria: Ignorance Is Bliss returns to the dystopian chaos of Euphoria, but with a slew of additions that make the game even more flexible. The Icarites descend from the clouds and impose a new way of life on the Euphorians, Wastelanders and Subterraneans, creating a setting where you can choose to use the original recruitment and market cards or replace everything with brand‑new sets exclusive to the expansion – just don’t mix the two, they’re meant to work separately. Besides the fresh recruitment cards, a brand‑new type of recruit appears, adding strategic depth without introducing new factions. The headline feature is the Automa mode: an intelligent AI system that lets you play solo or, in a two‑player game, makes it feel like a four‑player match by filling in actions. Revised rules address the frustrations of the original release, adding a “New Antiques Bazaar” board and components that better balance production and trade. The result is a 1‑to‑6 player game with playtimes of 40‑90 minutes, preserving the blend of dice rolling, hand management, set collection and worker placement that made the base so beloved. If you already enjoy the core game, you’ll find the expansion provides enough “alternative stuff” to refresh the experience while keeping its soul, and it also opens the door for solo play without losing the feeling of a full table. In short, Ignorance Is Bliss is the dose of novelty the Euphoria universe needed, with tighter rules, more strategic options and solid support for different player counts. ## How to Play Objective of the Game In the world of Euphoria: Ignorance Is Bliss, ignorance is literally bliss. This expansion introduces new recruits, markets with restrictions, a bazaar dealing in artifacts, and rule tweaks to the base game. The game also includes an artificial opponent system (called Automa) for solitaire play or to turn a 2-player game into a 4-player game. Preparation (Setup) Perform setup as in the original game with the following changes and additions: For the first time playing this expansion, place 3 tunnel stickers on your Euphoria game board. (Extra 3 stickers labeled Black & White are for original Kickstarter double-sided boards). Place the player aid card on top of the "Key" box on the board if present, otherwise place it below the Farm. Give each player a player mat to organize their components. Morale and knowledge are now tracked on the player mats instead of on the board. You must choose to use either the new set of recruits and markets OR the original set. Do not mix these sets together. If you play with the new recruits and markets, place the New Antiques Bazaar board next to the game board. Shuffle the deck of artifact cards and place it to the left of the slot. Leave room for a discard pile to the right of the board. Place 1 random artifact card face-up on each of the 4 artifact spaces. If you play without the original recruits and markets, do not use the New Antiques Bazaar and ignore all rules related to it. During setup, place the miner meeple on the space with the number corresponding to the number of players. For example, for 3 players, place the miner meeples on the spaces labeled "3". After 4 recruit cards are dealt to each player, if you have more than 1 factionless recruit: Discard a factionless recruit of your choice and draw another card. Repeat until only 1 of the 4 recruits is factionless. If you select a factionless recruit during setup, it must be your active recruit. After simultaneously selecting and revealing recruits, identify the faction(s) with the most active recruits. This is the majority faction(s). If the faction of your active recruit is not in the majority faction(s) and it isn’t factionless, you gain 2 commodities as a starting bonus. Components for Solo & Optionally 2-Player 27 Automa cards 8 double-sided faction/penalty cards 1 Automa player aid 1 Automa rulebook Fluxo do Jogo Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Ações e Como Jogar The following are minor changes to the base game rules that are in effect whether or not you use other expansion elements: If you begin your turn with multiple workers sharing the same number and you wish to place those identical workers on the same turn, you must lose 1 commodity per worker you place beyond the first. You cannot place an extra worker unless you have a commodity to lose. When visiting a constructed market on which you do not have an authority token, you can choose to place an authority token on that market instead of placing it on the territory. Recruit abilities can only be used once per trigger event. New Antiques Bazaar If you play with the original recruits and markets, skip this section (do not use the New Antiques Bazaar). In the New Antiques Bazaar, 4 face-up artifact cards form a queue. Whenever you gain an artifact card, take any 1 of the 4 artifacts in the bazaar (you may not draw from the top of the deck). The rightmost artifact in the bazaar is free while the others have a cost shown below them. After taking an artifact from the bazaar (and paying the cost, if applicable), perform the following steps in order. Do steps 1 and 2 every time you gain an artifact, even if you gain multiple artifacts on the same turn: Slide any artifacts on the left of the empty space to the right, filling in the empty space. Draw the topmost artifact card from the deck and place it face-up on the leftmost space (with a cost of 2 commodities). If the artifact deck is empty, shuffle the discard pile to create a new deck. If this is not possible, the queue is not restocked. The queue will be restocked from right to left as soon as an artifact is placed in the discard pile. When playing with the New Antiques Bazaar, you may not draw an artifact from the top of the deck. Factionless Recruits Factionless recruits are not linked to any specific faction, hence the black background behind their name. These recruits do not provide any benefits from the allegiance track. Instead, they grant you an ability that’s more powerful than those of normal recruits. You can never have more than 1 factionless recruit. When gaining another recruit via your ethical dilemma, if you already have a factionless recruit, discard any factionless recruits you draw and draw again. Market Action Tiebreakers Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Automa Action Reference Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Fim de Jogo e Pontuação Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Dicas para Vencer If you begin your turn with multiple workers sharing the same number and you wish to place those identical workers on the same turn, be prepared to lose 1 commodity per worker you place beyond the first. You cannot place an extra worker unless you have a commodity to lose. When visiting a constructed market on which you do not have an authority token, consider placing an authority token on that market instead of on the territory to gain an advantage. Be mindful of recruit abilities, as they can only be used once per trigger event. Plan your actions to maximize their impact. ## FAQ ### How many players can join? 1 to 6 players, thanks to the Automa mode. ### What’s the typical playtime? Between 40 and 90 minutes, depending on player count and options selected. ### Do I need the base game? Yes, Ignorance Is Bliss requires Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia to play. ### Can I mix the new recruitment and market tiles with the original ones? No. The expansion components are meant to replace, not combine, the originals. ### Does the Automa work well in a two‑player game? Yes, it can be used optionally in 2‑player games to simulate a 4‑player feel. ### What are the main rule changes? A New Antiques Bazaar board, balance tweaks, and rules that address common frustrations. ### Is the expansion suitable for beginners? It’s best for players already familiar with the base, as it adds extra complexity and new mechanics. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 38.35 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6909304&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/28785/euphoria-ignorance-is-bliss?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com