# Merchants Cove: Backer-built Rogue Pack

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 1, 2)
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Carl Van Ostrand, Drake Villareal, Jonny Pac
- **Artists**: Mihajlo Dimitrievski
- **Publishers**: Final Frontier Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Nautical
- **Mechanics**: Commodity Speculation, Rondel, Turn Order: Time Track, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you're a fan of Merchants Cove and love trying out new things, these Kickstarter Rogue cards are a great way to add variety to your games!New strategies and twistsExclusive backer contentMore game varietyBlank cards for customizationNot fully balancedRequires base gameFocuses on existing playersFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey board game enthusiasts! If you've enjoyed the hustle and bustle of Merchants Cove and are always looking for a way to spice up your games, check out this pack of Rogue cards that came straight from the Kickstarter campaign. Created from suggestions by the project's backers, these cards bring some interesting twists, but fair warning: they haven't been as extensively playtested and balanced as the base game. 

Inside the box, you'll find 3 blank cards for your own creative endeavors and 5 new Rogue cards, each with a unique effect. We have the 'Genies,' who can boost your sales if you play your cards right. The 'Vigilantes' help manage the chaos by messing with other Rogues. Then there are the 'Revolutionaries,' who flip the game on its head during final scoring, turning Corruption into gold and vice versa. The 'Superbackers' give your wallet a boost, increasing the price of your goods. And finally, the 'Automatons,' which present an interesting dilemma: more Corruption in exchange for activating special abilities without needing to hire any townsfolk. It's all about adding variety and testing new strategies in your favorite port!

## FAQ
### Is this pack a standalone game or do I need the base Merchants Cove game?
This is a card pack for the base Merchants Cove game, so you need to own the main game to use these cards.

### What's the main difference with these Rogue cards?
They were created from suggestions by Kickstarter backers and introduce new effects that can change the game's dynamics, like altering scoring or influencing the economy.

### Were these cards playtested and balanced like the original game's cards?
The warning is that they haven't undergone the same level of playtesting and balancing as the base game, so they might present some surprises or imbalances.

### How many new cards come in this pack?
It includes 5 new Rogue cards with different effects, plus 3 blank cards for you to create your own.

### Who is this pack recommended for?
It's ideal for those who already own Merchants Cove, enjoy exploring new strategies, and don't mind the possibility of some cards being less balanced.

### Can I use these cards in any game of Merchants Cove?
Yes, you can include them in your games to add more variety and challenges, but keep the warning about balancing in mind.