# Fantastiqa: Audacious Artifacts Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2014
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Alf Seegert
- **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games
- **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, Rock-Paper-Scissors, Set Collection, Team-Based Game

## Verdict
Fantastiqa fans who love surprises will adore this expansion. It adds exactly what the base game needed: more strategic craziness!Artifacts with unique, fun effectsDeck customization every gameExtra strategic depthOnly worth it if you own/play the baseOlder versions have fewer cardsFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Fantastiqa: Audacious Artifacts is a mini-expansion adding 18 quirky artifacts to the base game (or 12, depending on the version). These cards are shuffled into the artifact deck at the start, bringing unique and unpredictable effects. Each artifact has a gem cost and a peculiar ability—from hiding cards under board regions to teleporting your character to distant locations. The fun lies in variety: you can customize the artifact deck each game, mixing expansion and base game cards. Standouts include 'Paco’s Paranormal Pencilbox' (adds a beast to your hand) and 'Ender’s Tollbooth of Never-Ending Adventure' (instant travel to the farthest region). Perfect for Fantastiqa veterans craving more chaos and strategy.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, it’s an expansion and doesn’t work standalone.

### How many cards are included?
18 in the current version, but older copies (pre-2016) have only 12.

### Can I mix it with other expansions?
Yes, all artifacts are compatible with each other.

### Does it significantly increase playtime?
No, it just adds variety without extending the game.

### Is it good for beginners?
Best for those already familiar with the base game.

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