Innovation: Figures in the Sand

Innovation: Figures in the Sand is the first Innovation expansion that swaps abstract inventions for real historical personalities. It adds 105 figure cards split across ten ages, each age containing five colors, just like the base deck. Every figure carries a "karma" – an effect that triggers at specific moments such as when you meld the card, when you count icons to share an action, or during other game actions. These karmas can alter scoring, return cards to the age deck, or even block an opponent's abilities. The set also brings five Decree cards, one per color, which act as special achievements but are not safe: they can be stolen by other players. A key rule is that each player may only have one figure in play; any additional figure fades away to the player's score pile. Figures in the Sand can be played solo with the base game or combined with the Echoes of the Past expansion, further expanding the toolbox. The expansion preserves Innovation’s fast‑paced flow while adding extra strategic depth through fickle figures and vulnerable decrees, making every game feel fresh and historically flavored.