# Paleo: The Flash of Wit

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: 45-60 min
- **Weight**: 1.40 / 5
- **Designers**: Peter Rustemeyer
- **Artists**: Ingram Schell
- **Publishers**: Hans im Glück
- **Categories**: Card Game, Exploration, Prehistoric
- **Mechanics**: Action / Event, Cooperative Game, Memory, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
Enjoyed Paleo and want more? This mini-expansion adds a new flavor with dream and idea cards, without complicating the game. Perfect for those looking to expand the adventure!Adds new dream cardsNew idea cardsEasy to integrateLow language dependencySmall additional contentExpands the base gameFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey everyone! If you've already ventured into the lands of Paleo and enjoyed the cooperative prehistoric survival vibe, get ready for an extra taste! "Paleo: The Flash of Wit" is a mini-expansion that arrives to enhance your base game experience, adding 5 new dream cards and 2 new idea cards. You know those twists that make the game more exciting? That's exactly what this brings.

This expansion was originally distributed with Spielbox magazine in 2022 and, although small, it brings a new flavor without complicating things. The language dependency is minimal, making it easy to assimilate and memorize, which is great for maintaining the game's flow. The base game's weight is already quite accessible (around 1.4), and this expansion doesn't change that, keeping the door open for those just starting in the world of more elaborate board games.

With Paleo, we already know that communication and memory are key, and these new cards, especially the dream cards, can bring unexpected challenges and opportunities. Simultaneous action selection remains the heart of the gameplay, requiring you and your tribe to think quickly and together. The variable setup ensures that each game is unique, and this expansion only adds another layer to that replayability.

If you're looking to expand your Paleo adventures with new content that doesn't stray from the original proposal, but still offers a touch of novelty, "The Flash of Wit" is a sure bet. It's perfect for those who enjoy cooperative games with a touch of mystery and the need to work as a team to overcome the dangers of prehistory. Ready to explore a little more?

## How to Play
Game Objective
The game "Paleo: The Flash Of Wit" is a booster that integrates with the Paleo base game. It adds dream and idea cards to the game. The overall objective, as in the base game, is to survive and thrive in the Stone Age, but this booster introduces new opportunities and inspirations represented by Dream and Idea cards. The victory condition is not detailed in this context, but it is assumed to follow the rules of the base game, with the addition of these new cards.

Preparation (Setup)
To set up the game with the "The Flash Of Wit" booster, follow these steps:

    Make sure you have the Paleo base game, as it is required to play this booster.
    Combine this booster with any other modules and expansions you wish.
    Before the start of the game, shuffle the 5 Dream cards and the 2 Idea cards into their respective decks.
    Refer to step 6 of the base game's Setup for details on where and how these cards should be integrated.
    Cards marked with an asterisk (*) on the front are the cards from this booster. If you want to play without them, you can identify them by this mark.
    Dream and Idea cards will be drawn according to the rules of the base game.


Game Flow
Refer to the manual for details on this section.

Actions and How to Play
The "The Flash Of Wit" booster introduces or refers to the following actions and concepts:

    Déjà-vu: This action allows you to use any action from the card on top of the face-up discard pile. If the card needs to be removed after the action is resolved, it is placed in the graveyard as normal. The "Déjà-vu" card is not destroyed by doing this. You decide the order in which cards are resolved, allowing you to use a card that was discarded by a fellow player this round, twice.
    Tracking: These actions allow you to search the graveyard and add 1 card to the face-up discard pile. You, or a player assisting you, only needs to possess the (wolf) symbol. It is not necessary to spend it.
    Hideout: You can discard a red-backed card, with no effect, from your deck to the face-down discard pile.
    Smoke Cave: You, or a player assisting you, only needs to possess the (torch) symbol. It is not necessary to spend it to receive the Dream card.


End of Game and Scoring
Refer to the manual for details on this section.

Tips for Winning

    When using the Déjà-vu action, pay attention to cards discarded by other players in the current round. You can use them a second time, which can be a significant tactical advantage.
    The Tracking action allows you to retrieve cards from the graveyard, which can be useful for reusing important resources or abilities. Remember that you only need to possess the (wolf) symbol, not spend it.
    Consider using the Hideout action to manage your deck, discarding red-backed cards that may not be useful at the moment, without suffering negative effects.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Paleo to play with this expansion?
Yes, "Paleo: The Flash of Wit" is a mini-expansion and requires the base game Paleo to be played.

### How many new cards does this expansion add?
It adds 5 new dream cards and 2 new idea cards to the game.

### Does the expansion significantly change the game's complexity?
No, the expansion adds content subtly, maintaining the complexity and weight of the base game.

### Does the game become harder with these new cards?
The new cards might introduce different challenges or opportunities, but the overall difficulty remains similar to the base game.

### Do I need to know English to play with this expansion?
The language dependency is minimal, with little text on the cards, making it easily memorizable and playable even for those who don't master English.

### Is this expansion important for the Paleo campaign?
It adds more variety and replayability, but it is not essential for the progression of the base game's main campaigns.

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