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Ludopedia
7.4
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
A tiny-but-mighty expansion to keep your Roman-building fresh!
Highlights
- Boosts replayability significantly
- Seamlessly integrates with base game
- Adds much-needed strategic variety
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game
- Very small-scale content
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About the game
What you do in a play session
If you are already a fan of Forum Trajanum and feel like you've mastered every-single-move, these Essen Promo Cards are exactly what your collection needs. Don't let the small-scale-packaging fool you; these three extra Trajan cards are designed to inject a fresh dose of unpredictness into your gaming sessions. They are all about breaking the meta and keeping your opponents on their toes.
Originally released during the SPIEL '18 event in Essen, these cards were a special treat for those who hunted down the Roman patrols at the fair. But you don't need to have been in Germany back then to reap the benefits. By adding these cards to your base game, you are essentially expanding the pool of-player abilities, which means more variety and much higher replayability. Instead of following the same-old-same-old-strategy, you'll find yourself facing new-found-powers and unique-player-capabilities that force you to rethink your-city-building-tactics. It's a lightweight addition that delivers a heavyweight impact on the game's strategic depth. Perfect for players who love to master a game and then want to see how they handle a completely different set of-tools in the same setting. It's small, it's simple, but it's a total game-changer for your next-session.
Originally released during the SPIEL '18 event in Essen, these cards were a special treat for those who hunted down the Roman patrols at the fair. But you don't need to have been in Germany back then to reap the benefits. By adding these cards to your base game, you are essentially expanding the pool of-player abilities, which means more variety and much higher replayability. Instead of following the same-old-same-old-strategy, you'll find yourself facing new-found-powers and unique-player-capabilities that force you to rethink your-city-building-tactics. It's a lightweight addition that delivers a heavyweight impact on the game's strategic depth. Perfect for players who love to master a game and then want to see how they handle a completely different set of-tools in the same setting. It's small, it's simple, but it's a total game-changer for your next-session.
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4
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Families
Publisher
HUCH!, Stronghold Games
Designer
Stefan Feld
Artist
Michael Menzel
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game to use these?
Yes, absolutely! These are promo cards designed specifically to be played within Forum Trajanum.
What exactly is included?
You get three-extra Trajan cards to expand your-options during gameplay.
Will these cards change the rules?
No, they follow the existing rules but introduce new-abilities for more variety.
Is it worth it for veteran players?
Definitely, if you are looking to break the-meta and try new-strategies.