# Shakespeare: Prospero

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 7.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2, 3)
- **Duration**: 20-90 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Hervé Rigal
- **Artists**: Arnaud Demaegd, Neriac
- **Publishers**: Ystari Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Renaissance
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Auction / Bidding, Open Drafting

## Verdict
If you enjoy the base Shakespeare game and want an extra strategic touch, this promo card is a great find! It gives a boost to your most important characters.Enhances key charactersAdds new tactical layerEasy to integrateGreat for experienced playersIt's just one cardRequires base gameCan imbalance gamesFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey board game fans! Ready to give your Shakespeare game a boost? Introducing Prospero, a promotional card designed to supercharge your strategies. It acts as an effect multiplier for a costumed character, you know? This means your super valuable actor will yield even more points or benefits. It's one of those extras that can make a real difference, especially if you enjoy optimizing every move and aiming for the highest score possible.

This card is perfect for those who already master the base game and want to add an extra spice, a small advantage that can turn the tide of the game. Don't expect a gigantic expansion, but rather a masterstroke up your sleeve. With Prospero, you can plan your actions even more intelligently, focusing on maximizing the power of your most important characters. It's one of those additions that, without changing the game's essence, adds an interesting tactical layer for more experienced players. If you like games with a touch of auction and resource management, and enjoy the historical/literary theme, this card might be the missing detail to make your games even more epic. Think carefully about when and how to use this extra power, because in the world of art and theater, every detail counts!

## FAQ
### What exactly does the Prospero card do?
Prospero doubles the effect of a costumed character you have in play. It's a power multiplier for that special actor!

### Do I need to buy the base Shakespeare game to use Prospero?
Absolutely! Prospero is a promotional card and only works with the base Shakespeare game.

### Does this card change the game significantly?
It adds an interesting tactical layer, allowing for further optimization of your strongest characters. It doesn't change the core rules, but it can provide a strategic advantage.

### How many players can use this card?
The base game is for 1 to 4 players. The Prospero card can be used in any game of the base game, depending on the strategy of the player using it.

### Is it difficult to learn how to use?
No, the rule is very straightforward: it doubles the effect of a costumed character. The challenge lies in knowing the best time to use it.

### Does this card come in a larger expansion?
No, Prospero is a standalone promotional card, usually distributed at events or as a bonus item.

### Who do you recommend this card for?
We recommend it for players who already know and enjoy the base Shakespeare game and are looking to add an extra element to refine their strategies and maximize points.