# Sovereign Skies: Houses Rising

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Aaron Andrew Wilson
- **Artists**: Giacomo Tappainer
- **Publishers**: Deep Water Games
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Political, Science Fiction, Space Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Area Majority / Influence, Rondel, Set Collection

## Verdict
If you enjoy Sovereign Skies and want more variety and unique powers for each faction, this expansion is a gem! It boosts replayability and makes games even more strategic.Unique house powersIncreases replayabilityMore strategic depthGreat for sci-fi fansRequires base gameFew new cardsLow language dependencyFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
If you're already a fan of Sovereign Skies and looking to spice up your games, this expansion is for you! With 4 exclusive cards, each unique house (faction, you know?) gains special powers that change how you play. Imagine this: each house will have its own tricks, its own advantages, making the conflicts even more strategic and unpredictable. This expansion not only adds that replayability we love but also deepens the interaction between houses, encouraging you to explore new tactics and adapt to each faction's special abilities. It's the kind of thing that makes you look at the base game with fresh eyes and want to try out all possible combinations. If you enjoy games with a sci-fi vibe, space exploration, and a touch of politics and influence, where every decision matters and area control is key, this expansion will give you even more reasons to love Sovereign Skies. Get ready to see the houses come alive and the space battles become even more thrilling!

## FAQ
### Does this expansion work on its own, or do I need the base game?
This is an expansion, so you need to own the base game Sovereign Skies to use these new cards.

### How many cards come in this expansion?
It comes with 4 cards, one for each house, granting them unique special powers.

### Does the game become much more complicated with this expansion?
Not significantly! Complexity increases slightly due to the new powers, but the text on the cards is minimal and easy to grasp, so it shouldn't be a burden.

### Is it good for solo players?
The expansion focuses on powers for each house, which can enrich the solo experience if you enjoy testing different strategies, but the main focus is multiplayer.

### What's the average playtime with this expansion?
The playtime remains similar to the base game, between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules.

### Does this expansion add a lot of new components?
No, the focus is on the 4 power cards. It's a specific addition for those seeking more variety.