# Inventions: Evolution of Ideas – Upgrade Pack

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: 60-150 min
- **Weight**: 3.67 / 5
- **Designers**: Vital Lacerda
- **Artists**: Ian O'Toole
- **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games, Maldito Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Industry / Manufacturing
- **Mechanics**: Point to Point Movement, Worker Placement

## Verdict
Perfect for those who want to turn the base game into a deluxe version with more strategic depth.Premium metal and wooden componentsNew goals bring more varietyDisplay boards organize the tableIncreases thematic immersionRequires the base game to playAdditional cost for cosmetic upgradesRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you're already a fan of Inventions: Evolution of Ideas and want to take your experience to the next level, the Upgrade Pack is the way to go. This pack isn't just a visual facelift, although the aesthetic part is delightful. We're talking about replacing simple pieces with luxury components, such as the metal Chronos meeple and wooden Influence tokens, which provide that satisfying weight and feel of quality on the table. Additionally, the pack organizes your game better with dedicated display boards for Ideas and Milestones, eliminating the clutter of scattered cards and making the game flow much smoother.

But the real icing on the cake is the gameplay content. The Upgrade Pack injects mechanical novelties that bring extra strategic depth. You get new Knowledge tiles and Private Goal cards, meaning every match will have extra layers of planning and surprises. The highlight is the new Public Goals module, featuring 16 tiles that add shared goals, forcing players to compete more directly and dynamically for specific milestones.

Originally, all this content was included in the Kickstarter luxury version, but the publisher decided to make it available separately so anyone could upgrade their base game. It's the ideal choice for those who enjoy 'expert' level games, where resource management and worker placement require precision, and where every small visual detail helps the immersion into the evolution of human ideas. If you want to transform your game session into something more tactile and strategically rich, this pack delivers exactly that, combining the beauty of premium components with new paths to victory.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to use this pack?
Yes, absolutely! This is an upgrade and expansion pack, so it doesn't work standalone; you need the Inventions: Evolution of Ideas base game.

### What are the 'luxury' items included?
You get a metal Chronos meeple, wooden Influence tokens, and display boards to better organize your ideas and milestones.

### Does it change the game rules?
It doesn't change the core rules, but it adds new modules, such as Public Goals and new Knowledge tiles, which bring more variety to the matches.

### Who is this upgrade for?
For players who already own the game and want more tactile components or feel that the base game needs more goal variety.

### Is the content language-dependent?
No. Since most components are icons, tokens, and boards, there is no language dependency.

### Is it worth it if I already have the Kickstarter version?
Probably not, as these items were already included in the original crowdfunding version.

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