# Sunset Over Water: Nature's Muse Mini Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Eduardo Baraf, Keith Matejka, Steve Finn
- **Artists**: Beth Sobel, Helen Zhu
- **Publishers**: Dr. Finn's Games, Pencil First Games, LLC
- **Categories**: Card Game, Environmental, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection

## Verdict
If you enjoy Sunset Over Water, this mini‑expansion adds a fun secret objective.Secret goal adds intrigueBoosts replay valueEasy to slot inLimited impact on base gameNo new components beyond cardsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Sunset Over Water: Nature's Muse Mini Expansion is a tiny deck that slots into the Sunset Over Water base game as a supplemental boost. At the start of each play, every participant draws a secret "Muse" card and keeps it hidden until the final reveal. When the game ends, players turn over their Muse cards and tally how many of the icons on them appear on the commission cards they have delivered during the session. Each matching icon counts as one point; the player with the highest total scores 3 renown, while any ties earn 1 renown each. This adds a set‑collection twist, prompting players to shape their deliveries to line up with their hidden Muse symbols. Meanwhile, the base game's grid movement and simultaneous action selection mechanics stay intact, preserving strategic placement and the tension of simultaneous choices. The expansion consists only of a few Muse cards, making it lightweight, easy to store, and simple to integrate into existing games. Playtime stays around 20‑30 minutes, supporting 1‑4 players (including solo play, as the Muse goal is personal). In short, it offers a quick, low‑effort way to freshen up Sunset Over Water with extra replay value without steepening the learning curve.

## FAQ
### How many players can use the expansion?
1 to 4 players, including solo play.

### What is the typical play time with the expansion?
Play time stays around 20‑30 minutes.

### Do I need the base game to use this expansion?
Yes, it is a supplement for Sunset Over Water and cannot be played alone.

### What new components are included?
Just a small deck of Muse cards—no new boards or tokens.

### Does the expansion increase the game's complexity?
No, the learning curve stays the same; it merely adds a secret objective.