San Juan

Description

San Juan: The New Buildings & The Events is an exciting expansion that breathes fresh life into the classic San Juan game. With 31 new cards, including 26 violet buildings and 5 factories, players have even more opportunities to build and manage their own city. These new additions can be shuffled with the original cards, offering a revamped gaming experience that's both challenging and engaging. Designed by Andreas Seyfarth, this expansion is meant for 2 to 4 players and can be learned easily by those familiar with board games, thanks to its normal complexity. The introduction of new buildings and factories allows players to explore different strategies and approaches to city-building. However, the real twist comes with the addition of 6 event cards, which can dramatically change the course of the game. Whenever an event card is revealed, it's placed face up on the table, and a new card is drawn immediately, creating a sense of uncertainty and excitement. This mechanic, known as variable phase order, keeps players on their toes and requires them to adapt quickly to new situations. As players navigate the game, they'll need to manage their hand carefully, collecting sets of cards and using them wisely to outmaneuver their opponents. With a playtime of just 45 minutes, San Juan: The New Buildings & The Events is a great way to inject some variety into your gaming sessions. First published in 2009, this expansion has become a sought-after addition to the original game, and its inclusion in the Treasure Chest has made it accessible to fans of the series. Even though the buildings were later included in the 2014 edition of San Juan, the events remain a unique feature of this expansion, offering a new layer of depth and complexity to the gameplay. Whether you're a seasoned fan of San Juan or just looking to mix things up, this expansion is sure to provide hours of entertainment and challenge.

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