# Quartermaster General: Alternate Histories – Research Promo Tile

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 8.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-6
- **Duration**: 90-0 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Ian Brody
- **Publishers**: Griggling Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Wargame, World War II
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Hand Management, Team-Based Game

## Verdict
For Quartermaster General fans looking for an early game boost, this research card is a neat find!Optimizes starting handSearches for key cardsMore strategic controlInteresting early decisionRequires discarding a cardMay not always be usefulSmall expansionFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey there, gamers! If you're already into Quartermaster General and want to add some extra spice to your historical battles, this expansion is for you! The research here isn't just for show. This special card, sent to backers of the 2016 Kickstarter campaign, gives you a strategic edge right at the start of the game.

Here's how it works: after creating your opening hand of cards, you can choose to use this card. To activate its power, you'll need to discard an additional card from your hand. In exchange for this small sacrifice, you get to peek at the top 10 cards of your draw deck. Choose one of them to add to your hand and shuffle the other 9 back into the deck. It's a neat way to search for that key card you need or to reorganize your strategy even before the first official round begins.

This expansion, though small, brings an interesting dynamic for those who like to plan every move. It adds a layer of decision-making right at the beginning: is it worth spending a card to search for something specific? For Quartermaster General veterans, it's another tool to sharpen your tactics and surprise your opponents. If you're looking to optimize your starting hand and have more control over what's coming up, this research might be the differentiator you're looking for to turn the game in your favor. Remember, it's one card per player, so plan its use wisely!

## FAQ
### Which game is this card for?
This card is an expansion for the game Quartermaster General: Alternate Histories.

### How many copies of this card come with the expansion?
The description indicates that each player may use the card, suggesting each player receives one or it can be used once per player in any game.

### What is the main purpose of this card?
The purpose is to allow you to improve your starting hand by searching for a specific card from your draw deck in exchange for discarding another card.

### Do I need the base game to use this expansion?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the base game Quartermaster General: Alternate Histories to be used.

### Does this card add a lot of complexity to the game?
No, it's a simple addition that introduces a strategic decision at the beginning, without significantly increasing the overall complexity of the game.

### Does this card significantly change the game's strategy?
It offers a way to optimize your starting hand and search for specific cards, which can influence your early plays, but it doesn't alter the core mechanics of the game.

### Was this card distributed in a specific campaign?
Yes, it was sent to backers of the 2016 Kickstarter campaign for the Alternate Histories game.