Artifacts Inc.
A board game by Ryan Laukat
2-4 Players 60 minutes Low
Set Collection, Card Drafting, Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, Tile Placement, End Game Bonuses, Worker Placement, Income, Re-rolling and Locking, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Worker Placement with Dice Workers, Tags
Card Game, Economic, Adventure, Exploration
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Description
Picture a bustling marketplace of mysterious relics where you and up to three friends scramble to snag the hottest artifacts before the others do. In Artifacts Inc., the rules are quick to pick up, but the strategy runs deep—draft cards to build the perfect set, spend action points to move your dice‑workers onto tiles, roll and lock dice to claim influence in key zones, and watch your tech tree grow as you invest income into upgrades. Every game starts with a fresh board layout, so no two sessions feel the same, and the mix of worker placement, tile placement, and set collection keeps the tension high while you chase end‑game bonuses. Designed by Ryan Laukat and released in 2014, this 60‑minute adventure‑economic card game blends exploration, clever dice tricks, and a dash of luck into a lively, easy‑to‑learn experience that feels fresh every time you play.
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