Shards of Infinity: Relics of the Future

Stone Blade Entertainment, Ultra PRO, IELLO · Board game · 2018
10.0 Ludopedia 7.9 BGG 1–4 · best 2 Solo 30 min Weight 2.2/5
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RECOMMENDED

If you're already enjoying Shards of Infinity, this expansion brings more cards and game modes worth checking out, especially the solo one!

Highlights
  • Fun new game modes
  • Powerful Relic cards
  • Expands solo experience
  • Interesting card combos
Keep in mind
  • Requires base Shards of Infinity
  • High language dependency
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Hey everyone! Ready to dive headfirst into a post-apocalyptic future where reality itself has been shattered? Shards of Infinity: Relics of the Future arrives as the first expansion to the already addictive deck-building game, Shards of Infinity. The premise is that after the Infinity Engine was destroyed, reality-warping shards rained down, messing everything up and altering the world forever. Now, you are leaders of these new civilizations, each bound to one of these powerful shards. The question is: what will be your people's fate? Victory or oblivion?

This expansion introduces 'Relics,' super-powerful cards that only the leaders of the four factions can wield once they reach 10 Mastery points. Upon reaching this threshold, you claim one of the two available Relics, with the other vanishing into the mists of time. But that's not all! There are also cards usable by any player, but which gain a massive boost when combined with your faction leader. And for those who love variety, the expansion also unlocks three new ways to play: 'Bloodbath' for 3 players, where damage hits all opponents; 'Team Attack' 2v2, for those who enjoy playing in pairs; and a full solo mode, 'Nemesis,' to face the game alone against a challenge controlled by the game itself. If you enjoy Shards of Infinity and want more options, this expansion is for you!

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Rules manual — Shards of Infinity: Relics of the Future Portuguese · PDF
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Game: Shards of Infinity Players: Expansions Adding Solo Play Theme: Time Travel
Publisher Stone Blade Entertainment, Ultra PRO, IELLO, Kilogames, Mancalamaro, Reflexshop
Designer Gary Arant, Justin Gary
Artist Aaron Nakahara

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the base Shards of Infinity game to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! Relics of the Future is an expansion and requires the base Shards of Infinity game to be played.
How many players does this expansion support?
The base game is for 2 players, but this expansion adds modes for 3 players (Bloodbath) and 2v2 (Team Attack), as well as a solo mode (Nemesis).
Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
The overall complexity remains similar to the base game, but the new cards and modes introduce more variety and strategies to explore.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the expansion has a considerable language dependency. Having a translation of the cards or fluent English-speaking players is highly recommended.
Is it worth buying if I only play solo?
Absolutely! The 'Nemesis' solo mode is a robust addition that offers a good challenge for those who enjoy playing against the game itself.
What are the main new components?
The expansion adds new Relic cards, faction cards with extra effects, and components for the new game modes.