# Rivals for Catan: Age of Enlightenment

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2012
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 75 min
- **Weight**: 2.26 / 5
- **Designers**: Klaus Teuber
- **Artists**: Michael Menzel
- **Publishers**: Catan Studio, KOSMOS, 999 Games, Filosofia Éditions, Mayfair Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Open Drafting, Trading

## Verdict
If you're already a fan of *The Rivals for Catan*, this expansion is a treasure trove, injecting fresh life into your games and bringing tons of new content to the table!Adds great varietyThree thematic erasNew strategic depthMaritime explorationEvent influenceRequires base gameLearning curveBest for twoHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
It's time to expand your Catan horizons with *The Rivals for Catan: Age of Enlightenment*! This expansion brings three exciting new themed sets to the base game *The Rivals for Catan*, adding a ton of variety and fresh elements to your duels. Get ready for an epic journey that will take your Catan experience to the next level, featuring 125 brand-new cards.

First up, we have *The Era of Explorers*. Here, you'll set sail from Catan's harbor to discover uncharted lands! Your explorer harbor serves as the starting point for venturing into nine adjacent sea cards, where pirates, mysterious islanders, and shipwrecks full of secrets await you. Embark on missions, use your ship tokens to chart your position, and prove you're Catan's finest sailor. Victory awaits the most skilled and intrepid!

Next, dive into *The Era of Sages*. Wisdom, in this scenario, is almost a currency! With it, you gain the opportunity to influence the strength and frequency of crucial events. Ward off famines, deflect attacks, and promote peace, all by using your intellect. Connect with nature and find the perfect balance between prudence, power, foresight, and vigilance to secure Catan's dominance.

Finally, *The Era of Prosperity* challenges you to be an exemplary prince. Govern wisely, building schools, hospitals, and even promoting the arts to uplift your people's spirits. Stimulate the expansion of your principality, but be wary: discontent can be the downfall of your prosperity. A robust expansion that promises many hours of fun and new strategies for Catan fans!

## FAQ
### What is The Rivals for Catan: Age of Enlightenment?
It's an expansion for the two-player card game The Rivals for Catan, introducing three new thematic sets that add new rules, cards, and strategies.

### Do I need the base game to play this expansion?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the base game The Rivals for Catan to be played. It cannot be played on its own.

### What are the main new features the expansion brings?
It introduces three thematic 'Eras': the Era of Explorers (with maritime exploration), the Era of Sages (with influence over events), and the Era of Prosperity (focused on principality development and well-being).

### How many cards does the expansion add?
The expansion includes a total of 125 new cards, divided among the three thematic sets.

### Does the game's complexity increase with this expansion?
Yes, the expansion adds new mechanics and rules, which naturally increases the complexity and strategic depth of the base game. It's ideal for those who have already mastered Rivals for Catan.

### Who is this expansion recommended for?
It is highly recommended for fans of The Rivals for Catan who are looking for more variety, replayability, and strategic challenges in their two-player games.

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