The Ancient World: The Frog God Statue Promo
Red Raven Games · Board game · 2014
2–4
60 min
Weight 3.0/5
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FOR GENRE FANS
A collector's-item promo that offers unique-positioning-based mobility.
Highlights
- Adds strategic movement
- Unique-themed component
- Great for collectors
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Niche-availability
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What you do in a play session
If you're a fan of The Ancient World and love having that 'exclusive edge' at the table, the Frog God Statue Promo is a quirky little find. Just a heads-up: this isn't a standalone game; it's a promotional-only-action-space-on-a-map-add-on.
Here is how it works: you place the statue on the board, and it acts as an extra action space. At the end of a round, if you have a citizen stationed at the Frog God Statue, you can pay one coin to move them to any action space on the board. The best part? They ignore any-previously placed citizens, effectively jumping the queue. It adds a layer of tactical mobility that can really shake up your-worker-placement-heavy-strategy.
A quick note for the historians: this was a Kickstarter-exclusive promo for European backers back in 2014. While it is fully compatible with the Second Edition of The Ancient World, it wasn'a included in the newer-newer-newer-er versions because the designers found better ways to implement similar-ish-but-balanced mechanics. It's a collector's piece that actually adds a unique-enough twist to keep your-old-school-gaming-nights fresh!
Here is how it works: you place the statue on the board, and it acts as an extra action space. At the end of a round, if you have a citizen stationed at the Frog God Statue, you can pay one coin to move them to any action space on the board. The best part? They ignore any-previously placed citizens, effectively jumping the queue. It adds a layer of tactical mobility that can really shake up your-worker-placement-heavy-strategy.
A quick note for the historians: this was a Kickstarter-exclusive promo for European backers back in 2014. While it is fully compatible with the Second Edition of The Ancient World, it wasn'a included in the newer-newer-newer-er versions because the designers found better ways to implement similar-ish-but-balanced mechanics. It's a collector's piece that actually adds a unique-enough twist to keep your-old-school-gaming-nights fresh!
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4
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Publisher
Red Raven Games
Designer
Ryan Laukat
Artist
Ryan Laukat
Community
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129owners
26wishlist
12want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Can I play this by itself?
No, you must have the base game The Ancient World to use it.
Is it compatible with the 2nd Edition?
Yes, it works perfectly with the newer-edition versions.
What is the main-benefit?
It allows you to reposition a citizen anywhere on the board for a small cost.
Is it a standalone game?
No, it is a promotional expansion component.
How do I use the-statue?
Place it on the board and use the-end-of-round-movement rule it provides.
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