# Lisboa: Queen Variant

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 8.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.31 / 5
- **Designers**: Vital Lacerda
- **Artists**: Ian O'Toole
- **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games, Lavka Games, Popcorn Games, sternenschimmermeer
- **Categories**: City Building, Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Political
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you love Lisboa and want a political twist without extra parts, Queen Variant lands just in time.Fun historical twistImmediate rule impactEnriches narrativeNo new physical componentsRelies on card 57 showing upRECOMMENDED

## Description
Lisboa: Queen Variant is a mini‑expansion that swaps out card 57 from the base game for a fresh historical twist. When that card shows up, the Marquis de Pombal is removed and Queen Mariana Vitória steps in as regent. From that moment on, players can no longer use decrees tied to the Marquis, reshaping the flow of influence and city‑building. The background draws on the infamous Tavora affair, where the Marquis publicly executed a noble family close to the queen to cement his power. In 1777, after the king's death, Mariana Vitória dismissed him by royal decree and exiled him to his hometown, Pombal. On the board, this translates to a new decision curve – you must adjust your area‑majority, hand‑management and open‑draft tactics while still placing tiles to rebuild Lisbon. The expansion adds no new physical components, just the replacement card, but its rule impact is substantial: the game gains extra political tension and a dash of historical drama. Perfect for players who already love the base game and want to feel the weight of a power shift without expanding the box. If you enjoy mixing resource management, territorial influence and real‑world narratives, the Queen Variant is a tasty upgrade that makes Lisbon feel even more alive.

## FAQ
### How many players can use the variant?
The expansion works for 1 to 4 players, just like the base game.

### How long does a game last with Queen Variant?
Playtime stays between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on player experience.

### Do I need extra components?
No. The variant only swaps card 57 for a new text card.

### Does the variant change the game's complexity?
Complexity remains essentially the same; the shift is strategic and political.

### Do I need the base game Lisboa?
Yes, Queen Variant is a supplement that only works together with the base game.

### Can I use the variant in solo mode?
Absolutely, the card‑swap rule applies equally in solo play.

### Does the variant affect final scoring?
Not directly, but blocking the Marquis' decrees can alter how you earn influence points.