# Vinhos Deluxe Edition: Connoisseur Expansion Pack ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2016 - **BGG Rating**: 8.1 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 60-135 min - **Weight**: 4.33 / 5 - **Designers**: Vital Lacerda - **Artists**: Ian O'Toole - **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game ## Verdict Essential for those who have mastered the base game and crave more strategic depth. The perfect upgrade for the expert group!Expands the board scaleAdds interesting weather variablesHigh-quality componentsIncreases strategic complexityRequires the base gameIncreases the game's cognitive loadFOR GENRE FANS ## Description If you've already dived into the sophisticated world of Vinhos Deluxe Edition and feel there's still more to explore, the Connoisseur Expansion Pack is the upgrade you've been waiting for. This expansion isn't just a minor tweak; it's a robust set of components that expands the scale of your winery operations. The focus here is to provide more depth and space for strategy, introducing new elements that make managing your empire even more complex and rewarding. What's inside the box? The kit focuses on expanding the game's infrastructure. You get Weather tiles to add that layer of unpredictability every vintner dreads, along with double-sized tiles for Wineries, Vineyards, and Cellars. This means the game's scale grows, allowing the struggle for influence and resource management to reach new dimensions. To top it off, the Ocean Tiles introduce new logistics and export dynamics, expanding your business horizons beyond land borders. For those who love heavy games (we're talking about a BGG weight above 4), this pack is essential. It maintains the essence of worker placement and area control but injects more variables into the equation. The experience becomes denser, requiring players to plan their phase order and resource allocation with even greater precision. It's the perfect choice for a gaming group that has already mastered the basic rules and wants to test their limits in an even more detailed and competitive wine production simulation. Get your glass ready, because the management just got more professional! ## How to Play Objective of the Game Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Preparation (Setup) The Vinhos Deluxe Connoisseur Pack expansion can be used with both the 2010 Reserve and Special Vintage 2016 editions. For setup, place all the new tiles (Double-sized Vineyard, Double-sized Winery, Double-sized Cellar) next to the board. Ocean tiles are used to cover Wine Regions that are not in play, providing an aesthetic solution for gameplay and board appearance. The Phylloxerae Vintage tile should be shuffled into the deck of Vintage tiles. Flow of the Game If the Phylloxerae Vintage tile comes out, there will be no production at all in that year. Players may still send wine to the fair if they have any. During that year, Magnates accept wine of any color, value, or region. If you don’t have any Wine, you cannot issue a press release, which could mean that you fail to attend the fair altogether! Actions and How to Play Double-sized Vineyard (latifundium) To buy it, simply take the Vineyards action. It costs 6 bagos. When you buy it, place one Renown cube in the region associated with the Vineyard. This vineyard occupies 2 spaces of the Estate. Each player can only have one double-sized Vineyard. It can only be placed on an estate with an existing Vineyard (which means the estate will have no winery). This Vineyard gives +3 Wine Quality during production, but can host only one Farmer. Double-sized Winery To buy it, simply take the Wineries action. It costs 5 Bagos. Place one Renown cube in the region associated with the Winery. This winery occupies 2 spaces of the Estate. Each player can only have one double-sized Winery. This Winery gives +2 Wine Quality during production, but can host only one Enologist. Double-sized Cellar To buy it, simply take the Cellars action. It costs 4 coins. When you buy it, place one Renown cube in the region associated with the Cellar. Each player can only have one double-sized Cellar. This special cellar increases the wine value +2,+2,+4 +6 instead of +1,+1,+3,+5. This is your super-secret double cellar. Tourists are not allowed to visit it! End of Game and Scoring Each double-wide tile (Double-sized Vineyard, Double-sized Winery, Double-sized Cellar) counts as one tile for scoring purposes, but can be used to complete an Estate with only two tiles. Tips for Winning The Phylloxerae Vintage tile is only advisable for experienced players. If the Phylloxerae Vintage tile is in play, be prepared for a year with no production. However, Magnates will accept wine of any color, value, or region, so having existing wine can still allow you to participate in the fair. ## FAQ ### Can I play this pack as a standalone game? No, it is an expansion. You must own Vinhos Deluxe Edition to use it. ### Does the game become much harder with this expansion? It doesn't change the core rules, but it adds more variables and scale, making management more complex and the game denser. ### What do the Ocean Tiles change in the game? They expand the game's logistics, allowing new ways of movement and wine exportation. ### How many players is it recommended for? It follows the same count as the base game, supporting 1 to 4 players. ### Does the playtime increase significantly? 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