51st State: The Ultimate Edition is an epic strategy card game set in a post - apocalyptic world. Designed by Ignacy Trzewiczek, the mastermind behind games like Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island and Detective: A Modern Crime Game, this edition is an all - in - one package. It includes the base game and six amazing expansions: New Era, Winter, Scavengers, Allies, Moloch, and No Man's Land. In this game, the United States has collapsed, and 30 years after the war, new powers such as mutants, traders, New Yorkers, and Appalachians strive to build a new country. Players can put new locations into play, hire leaders, and send people to work for resources and skills. Each card offers three ways to play: invade for a one - time resource gain, sign a contract for a steady resource flow, or attach it to your state to use its special skill. With 1 - 4 players, games lasting 75+ minutes, and suitable for ages 14 and up, it features hand management, open drafting, and variable player powers. Themes include card games, city building, economic strategies, and science fiction. It has also been nominated for the 2011 JoTa Best Card Game and 2011 Golden Geek Best Card Game awards.
How to play: First, decide on the number of players (1 - 4). Each player chooses one of the four powers: mutants, traders, New Yorkers, or Appalachians. At the start, you'll get a set of cards. You can put new location cards into the game. When you want to use a card, you have three options. You can invade a location to get a bunch of resources right away. Or, you can sign a contract with the location to get one resource every turn. The third option is to attach the location to your state to use its special skill. Try to hire leaders and send people to work in buildings to gain resources and new skills. Keep building your new country and outdo other players. Remember, each decision matters! Attention: This game is for players aged 14 and up. Make sure to read all the rules carefully before starting. The game can take 75 minutes or more, so set aside enough time. Maintenance: Keep the cards in a dry and cool place. You can use a card protector to prevent wear and tear. If the cards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft cloth.
