Game Info
Year
2019
Players
2-8
Age
10+
Playtime
35 min
Complexity
1.5/5
Collection
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Description
Set collection card game where archaeologists assemble treasures from ancient civilizations
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Flexible player count (2-8) and non-team variant improve accessibility compared to traditional Hand and Foot.
- Approachable adaptation of a familiar system with distinct thematic elements.
- Colorful artwork and character abilities add charm and depth.
- Strategic opportunities around sabotage and discarding can heighten tension in a positive way.
- Clear player aids and scoring guides help new players learn the game.
Cons
- End-game scoring can be intricate, especially in multi-round formats.
- Character cards can backfire if not used strategically, potentially penalizing new players.
- Sabotage-focused play may feel harsh to players who prefer lighter interactions.
Thematic elements
- Competitive antiquities market where players collect artifacts and treasures while sabotaging opponents.
- A hand-management, set-collection card game of antiquities and treasures for 2-8 players, played with a cash (foot) pool and a scoring focus.
- Competitive, heavy interaction with discard-room manipulation and character-card synergies.
Comparison games
- Hand and Foot
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Character cards and special abilities — Character cards like Remington and Tess grant effects (extra draws, discard-pile control).
- deck manipulation — Players can pick up from the discard pile after meeting play requirements, potentially fueling future plays.
- Discard pile manipulation — Players can pick up from the discard pile after meeting play requirements, potentially fueling future plays.
- end game bonuses — Game ends when five sets are completed and all cards from hand and cash are played/discarded; can be played as single or multi-round (3-round) games.
- End-game triggering conditions — Game ends when five sets are completed and all cards from hand and cash are played/discarded; can be played as single or multi-round (3-round) games.
- hand management — On a turn, players draw two cards and may play multiple cards from their hand to advance sets.
- Hand management and draw — On a turn, players draw two cards and may play multiple cards from their hand to advance sets.
- Sabotage and interaction — Players can place cards on opponents' sets or end an opponent's strong run, adding antagonistic interaction.
- set collection — Players form sets of antiquities or treasures to score points, with five-card sets being a primary target.
- Team variant — Optional team variant exists where players partner up for certain rounds.
- Teams — Optional team variant exists where players partner up for certain rounds.
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Quotes (from this video)
- this is a fun take on hand and foot.
- it's a little bit more approachable because you can play it with different player counts far more easily.
- the world of antiquities is cutthroat.
- I think this is a fun game.
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