# Origins: Ancient Wonders

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.29 / 5
- **Designers**: Adam Kwapiński
- **Artists**: Aleksander Zawada, Zbigniew Umgelter
- **Publishers**: Board&Dice, BoardM Factory, CMON Global Limited, Giant Roc, Maldito Games, Pixie Games
- **Categories**: City Building, Dice, Mythology
- **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Tile Placement, Turn Order: Stat-Based, Variable Set-up, Worker Placement with Dice Workers

## Verdict
The perfect upgrade for players seeking more depth and control in Origins!New strategic layersEpic monumental buildsControlled game pacingHigh replayabilityRequires base gameIncreased management complexityRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you're already a fan of Origins: First Builders, get your empire ready because the Origins: Ancient Wonders expansion is here to level up your civilization! This isn't just any expansion; it consists of two powerful modules that can be played together or separately, allowing you to customize your experience based on your strategic appetite.

The first module, Ancient Wonders, introduces the concept of building monumental wonders. Imagine adding majestic structures to your city that not only beautify your settlement but also bring new layers of options and variability to your gameplay. It's exactly the kind of thing that makes your long-term planning shine!

Then we have the Trials of the Builders module, which focuses on constant challenge. Here, the game introduces end-of-round scoring objectives that will test your mental balance. Will you focus on meeting the current round's requirements, or will you prioritize the personal goals you've set for your people? This tension between immediate needs and long-term strategy is the heart of the experience. Additionally, this module solves a common issue in many strategy games: game length. With this module, the game duration becomes predetermined, eliminating those end-game conditions that can sometimes make a session drag on.

In short, if you are looking for more depth, more building options, and better control over the game's pacing, this expansion is the upgrade your Origins table has been craving. It means more strategy, more monuments, and much more tension in every single decision!

## FAQ
### Can I play just one of the modules?
Absolutely! They are designed to be played separately, but if you want the full experience, you can use both together.

### Does this expansion work as a standalone game?
No, you definitely need the base game Origins: First Builders to play.

### Does the expansion make the game much longer?
Actually, the Trials of the Builders module helps manage time by introducing a predetermined game length.

### Does it significantly increase the difficulty?
It adds layers of decision-making, especially regarding the balance between round objectives and personal goals, requiring more focus.

### How many players can play with this?
It follows the base game's scale, supporting 1 to 4 players.

### Does the theme change significantly?
The theme expands! You stay in the ancient civilization vibe, but now with a touch of epic wonders and challenges.

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