# Mare Nostrum: Empires – Theseus Promo Card ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2016 - **BGG Rating**: 7.4 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-6 - **Duration**: 90-120 min - **Weight**: 3.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Serge Laget - **Artists**: Jean-Marie Minguez - **Publishers**: Academy Games, Inc., ASYNCRON games, Ediciones MasQueOca, Schwerkraft-Verlag - **Categories**: Ancient, Civilization, Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Mythology, Wargame - **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Set Collection, Trading, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict If you're already a fan of Mare Nostrum: Empires and love collecting extras, this Theseus promo is a gem! It boosts one of the variable powers and gives an extra push to your conquests.Increases character powerAdds extra strategyCool collector's itemEasy to integrateRequires base gameHard-to-find promoMinor overall impactFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Hey board game fans! If you're already into Mare Nostrum: Empires and want to spice up your collection, check out this promo! The Theseus Promo Card is one of those extras that arrive to add a special flavor to your game. Distributed at events and in specialized magazines back in 2016, it brings a new ability to the Theseus character, which is already one of your variable powers. With this card in hand, Theseus grants you an additional legendary good for each capital city you control. Just imagine: more resources, more power, a better chance to dominate the Mediterranean! It's a small addition in terms of components, but it can make a huge difference in your strategy, especially if you enjoy playing with asymmetric powers and want to explore all the nuances of the base game. This promo is part of a trio of cards inspired by Greek mythology, completing the set with Ariadne and the Minotaur. If you're someone who can't resist having everything related to the game, or if you simply want to add a new strategic element to spice up your Mare Nostrum sessions, this card is for you. It's a cool way to give new life to those who have already mastered the base game and are looking for new ways to play and win. Remember, it's an expansion, so the base game Mare Nostrum: Empires is essential to use this card. Get ready for more epic battles and negotiations! ## FAQ ### Is this card a full expansion or just an extra card? This is a promotional card that adds an ability to one of the characters in the base game Mare Nostrum: Empires. You need the base game to use it. ### Do I need the base game Mare Nostrum: Empires to use this card? Yes, absolutely! This card is an addition to the base game and doesn't work on its own. ### How does this card change the game? It grants the Theseus character an additional ability: gaining one extra legendary good for each capital city you control. This can give you a strategic advantage. ### Is this card hard to find? As it was a promo distributed at events and in magazines in 2016, it might be a bit harder to find nowadays, making it more of a collector's item. ### Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this card? No, the complexity remains very similar. It's a specific addition that integrates easily into the existing rules without overwhelming players. ### Who is this card recommended for? It's ideal for players who already love Mare Nostrum: Empires, enjoy collecting promos, and want to explore all the character power variations.