# Fantastiqa: Fantastiqal Landscapes Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2014
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Alf Seegert
- **Artists**: Caspar David Friedrich, Claude Monet, Pixel Productions Inc., Vincent van Gogh
- **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games
- **Categories**: Adventure, Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, Rock-Paper-Scissors, Set Collection, Team-Based Game

## Verdict
A perfect upgrade for those wanting more magic in Fantastiqa!Powerful new economic resourcesFresh scoring routesStunning magical themeIncreased strategic depthRequires the base gameAdds slight complexityRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you already think the world of Fantastiqa is amazing, get ready to see what happens when magic and luxury collide! This expansion is a triple threat of new gameplay layers that will level up your session. First up: Cloud Crystals and Gem Bags. You can now hide your colored gems in bags to keep them secret, eventually transforming them into valuable Cloud Crystals. They pack a huge punch in purchasing power, but watch out—the Mischievous Raven only sees them as a single gem! These crystals are your golden ticket to the exclusive Castle in the Air. This new region is the ultimate exploration destination, granting direct access to artifact and beast decks, and serving as the perfect stage for epic quests. Finally, meet the Dragon Artistes! Yes, your dragons are now art patrons. By paying a small fee, you can have them paint stunning landscapes for your collection. Exhibiting these masterpieces at the Castle is a fantastic way to rack up high scores. This expansion doesn't just expand the map; it expands your strategic possibilities and playstyle. If you're looking for deeper economic layers and new victory paths, this is exactly what your game needs!

## FAQ
### Can I play this expansion standalone?
No, you absolutely need the Fantastiqa base game (Enchanted or Rucksack Edition) to play.

### What do Cloud Crystals do?
They act as high-value gems for purchasing, but they have specific rules regarding the Mischievous Raven.

### Does the game get much harder?
It adds new layers of strategy and resources, increasing depth while keeping the original's spirit.

### How many players can play with the expansion?
It supports the same 2-4 player count as the base game.

### What are the Dragon Artistes?
A new mechanic where you use dragons to paint landscapes to earn points through collections.

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