# Fantastiqa: Rift of the Rival Realms Promo Cards

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 45-60 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Alf Seegert
- **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Point to Point Movement, Rock-Paper-Scissors, Set Collection

## Verdict
The perfect upgrade for those looking to boost their Fantastiqa combos!Boosts card combosImmediate strategic advantagePrevents resource lossCompatible with various editionsIt's a promo itemRequires base game knowledgeFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
If you're already a Fantastiqa fan, get your deck ready, because these Rift of the Rival Realms promo cards are here to level up your game! Don't let the size fool you: we're talking about a powerful Artifact card that you receive right at the start of the match. Each player begins the game with one copy of this Artifact in hand, providing an immediate strategic edge. The real game-changer here is the ability to bypass the standard discard rule. You know when you subdue a Creature and it ends up in the discard pile? Well, with the Rift of the Rival Realms effect, that changes completely. Instead of losing that card, it is added directly to your hand, allowing you to use it immediately during your turn. This creates an insane combo dynamic, very similar to what already happens in the standard versions of the game, but with a much higher potential for game acceleration. It's the kind of item that can turn the tide in your favor if you know exactly when to trigger it. Keep in mind that these cards are compatible with both Fantastiqa: Enchanted Edition and Fantastiqa: Rucksack Edition. If you're looking for more depth and want to make your victories even more explosive, these promo cards are the way to go. It's the perfect upgrade for those who want to dominate the rival realms with a tactical advantage that your opponents will envy!

## FAQ
### Can I use these cards in any version of Fantastiqa?
Yes! They work with both the Enchanted Edition and the Rucksack Edition.

### How do the cards work in practice?
They allow subdued creatures to return to your hand instead of going to the discard pile.

### How many cards do I get?
The set comes with four cards, one for each player (in a 4-player game).

### Does this significantly change the game's complexity?
It increases the combo potential slightly, but follows the base game's logic.

### Do I need the base game?
Absolutely! These cards are useless without the base game.