Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game – Fame and Fortune
ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games · Board game · 2011
2–5 · best 4
180 min
Weight 3.8/5
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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you already enjoy the base Civilization game and want more of the same, just supercharged, this expansion is a must-have! It adds substantial content, making games even richer with more options.
Highlights
- New civilizations and powers
- More cards and varied events
- Components for 5th player
Keep in mind
- Increases complexity
- Requires base game
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If you're looking to expand the universe of Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game, the Fame and Fortune expansion is your next move! It not only adds four new playable civilizations – the Arabs, Spanish, Greeks, and Indians – each with their unique quirks, but also supercharges the game with new "Great Person" cards. Imagine recruiting historical figures like Joan of Arc or Marco Polo to give you that strategic edge!
Furthermore, the board becomes more interesting with new map tiles, bringing more exploration and opportunities. Technology and culture event cards have also been enhanced, keeping everything fresh and challenging. And for those who enjoy resource management, the new Investment deck allows you to spend your hard-earned gold on ongoing benefits, adding an extra layer of economic planning.
To top it off, the expansion includes components for a fifth player, opening the door for even more epic and competitive matches. With over 150 new cards, 11 brand-new map tiles, and more than 120 markers and tokens, Fame and Fortune injects a massive dose of novelty and strategic options, ensuring your journey to greatness is even richer and more engaging. It's the complete package for those who want more of the same, only better and bigger!
Furthermore, the board becomes more interesting with new map tiles, bringing more exploration and opportunities. Technology and culture event cards have also been enhanced, keeping everything fresh and challenging. And for those who enjoy resource management, the new Investment deck allows you to spend your hard-earned gold on ongoing benefits, adding an extra layer of economic planning.
To top it off, the expansion includes components for a fifth player, opening the door for even more epic and competitive matches. With over 150 new cards, 11 brand-new map tiles, and more than 120 markers and tokens, Fame and Fortune injects a massive dose of novelty and strategic options, ensuring your journey to greatness is even richer and more engaging. It's the complete package for those who want more of the same, only better and bigger!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby Japan, Hobby World, Stratelibri
Designer
Kevin Wilson
Artist
Henning Ludvigsen
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Can this expansion be played on its own?
No, the Fame and Fortune expansion requires the base game Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game to be played.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
The base game is for up to 4 players, and this expansion adds components so that up to 5 players can participate.
Does the expansion make the game longer?
Yes, with more options, civilizations, and cards, the playtime might increase slightly, but the core duration remains around 180 minutes.
What are the main new features this expansion brings?
It adds 4 new civilizations, a Great Person deck, an Investment deck, new map tiles, and components for a fifth player.
Does the game become much more complicated with this expansion?
The complexity increases a bit due to the new options and mechanics, but for those who already master the base game, the adaptation is smooth.
Is it worth buying if I play with few people (2-3)?
Yes! The new civilizations, cards, and the Investment deck add a lot of variety and replayability, even in smaller groups.
