For those who already enjoy Innovation and want more impactful cards, this expansion brings powerful artifacts to turn the game around! It's more direct than others, focusing on strong effects.
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Highlights
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Impactful historical artifacts
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Great for comebacks
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Interesting new 'Compel' mechanic
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More straightforward than other expansions
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Cards difficult to acquire
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Can unbalance the game
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Requires translation
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About the game
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Innovation's fourth expansion, 'Artifacts of History,' is here! If you enjoy the base game and previous expansions, get ready for more chaos and brilliant plays. This expansion introduces historical artifact cards, like the famous Declaration of Independence, featuring incredibly powerful dogma effects. The focus here is on cards that are more straightforward than in other expansions, without major new mechanics on the cards themselves. The trick is that they are quite difficult to acquire, but when you finally get one on the table, the effect is devastating!
The cool part is that these artifacts are a godsend for players needing to turn the game around. If you're falling behind, one of these cards might be the push you need. Additionally, there's a subtle new mechanic: the 'Compel' effect. Think of it as a cousin to the base game's 'Demand,' but instead of affecting those with fewer icons, it targets players with more of a specific type. It's a different way to interact and disrupt opponents. 'Artifacts of History' is an expansion that slightly streamlines the flow, focusing on impactful effects and the strategy of acquiring and using these powerful artifacts, while maintaining Innovation's chaotic and fun essence.
Digital Implementations: Board Game ArenaGame: Innovation
businessPublisherAsmadi Games
editDesignerCarl Chudyk
paletteArtistAlanna Cervenak, Cara Judd
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
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Do I need the base game 'Innovation' to play? expand_more
Yes, 'Artifacts of History' is an expansion and requires the base game 'Innovation' to be played.
How many players does this expansion support? expand_more
Like the base game, this expansion is for 2 to 5 players.
Does the game become much more complicated with this expansion? expand_more
Not exactly. The artifact cards have strong effects, but the expansion itself doesn't introduce complex new mechanics, being considered simpler than other expansions.
What is the average playtime with this expansion? expand_more
The playtime remains similar to the base game, generally between 45 to 60 minutes.
Are the artifacts good for players who are losing? expand_more
Yes! One of the mentioned advantages is that artifacts are especially useful for players who are behind in the game, potentially helping to turn things around.
Do I need translated cards? expand_more
Yes, there is a moderate language dependency. It is recommended to have translated cards or a reference sheet.
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