
Lanterns
The Emperor's Gifts
An expansion by Jason D. Kingsley
2-4 2-4
30 minutes Low
Hand Management, Set Collection, Tile Placement
Abstract Strategy
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Description
Get ready to elevate your Lanterns: The Harvest Festival experience with Lanterns: The Emperor's Gifts, a thrilling expansion that introduces a new layer of strategy and excitement to the game. In this 30-minute game for 2 to 4 players, you'll start with a small supply of pavilions that can be placed on tiles to earn gifts from the emperor. These gifts are a new currency that can be redeemed for powerful actions, adding a fresh twist to the classic gameplay. With easy-to-learn rules, players of all skill levels can dive right in and enjoy the fun. As you play, you'll have the opportunity to activate special actions using the emperor cards, which are revealed at the start of each game. By redeeming gifts, you can perform actions like making extra dedications, converting favor tokens into victory points, and more. The emperor's gifts add a new level of variety and depth to the game, while still honoring the simplicity that made Lanterns: The Harvest Festival a hit. First released in 2016, this expansion is the perfect way to breathe new life into your favorite game and experience the magic of the harvest festival in a whole new way.
