Playing Single Player

Hey there! So, you want to know about playing single-player games, huh? Well, let me tell you, it’s a pretty fascinating topic. Single-player gaming has come a long way and has become super popular in recent times. It’s a whole experience on its own, and it truly allows you to immerse yourself in a different world.

First things first, you might be wondering what exactly is a single-player game? Well, it’s as simple as it sounds, my friend. A single-player game is a game that you can play all by yourself, without needing anyone else to join you. You can think of it as your personal adventure, where you are in control of everything that happens.

Now, why would you want to play a single-player game instead of a multiplayer one? That’s a great question! You see, single-player games offer a unique experience that focuses solely on you. They allow you to dive deep into a story, get lost in amazing landscapes, and solve challenging puzzles. It’s your chance to be the hero and live out adventures you’ve only dreamed of.

One of the great things about single-player games is that they offer a wide variety of genres to choose from. Whether you’re into action, adventure, role-playing, or puzzle games, there’s something out there for everyone. You can explore ancient ruins, fight off hordes of zombies, or even embark on an epic quest to save the world. The options are endless!

When you play a single-player game, you have the freedom to play at your own pace. You can take your time to explore every nook and cranny, discover hidden secrets, and complete side missions. It’s all about enjoying the journey and making choices that shape the outcome of the story.

Another cool thing about single-player games is that they often have captivating narratives. You get to follow the main character’s journey, witness their growth, and be a part of their world. It’s like stepping into a movie or a book, but this time, you’re the one calling the shots.

So, how do you get started with single-player gaming? Well, it’s quite simple. All you need is a gaming console or a computer and a game that catches your interest. You can find plenty of single-player games online or at your favorite gaming store. Just pick one that appeals to you, grab your controller or keyboard, and get ready for an adventure like no other.

Playing single-player games can be a truly immersive experience. It allows you to take a break from the real world and dive into a world of fantasy and excitement. So, the next time you’re looking for a new game to play, don’t forget to give single-player games a try. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed. Happy gaming!

In the solo game, you go up against a computer opponent. This opponent doesn’t pick a Faction, have a Faction board, receive any Goods, or put a Faction marker on the Score Board.

The objective of the game in solo play is to construct more Faction Locations in your Empire than the computer collects cards during the 5 rounds of play. Throughout the game, keep track of your Victory Points just like you would in a regular game.

If you manage to defeat the computer player by building more Faction Locations, use your Victory Point score to keep track of your high score.

To set up the game, follow the setup rules on page 5, but with the following changes:

– Only use one Faction, the one you choose for yourself.

– Take the 16 Attack cards, shuffle them, and place them in a face-down stack opposite your Empire.

Let me show you the most powerful Attack card.

Attack Cards: Unveiling Power

I have an exciting secret to share about Attack cards. They play a crucial role in determining which player’s Faction Location gets targeted by the virtual player.

Game Play: The Thrilling Journey

This game takes you through 5 rounds, each with 5 distinct phases. The first 4 phases follow the usual rules of the multiplayer game, but the 5th phase brings a thrilling attack from the virtual player.

Don’t worry, it’s still the multiplayer game you know and love, with a few modifications:

Lookout phase: An Unexpected Twist

Forget the usual routine! Here’s what you’ll do instead:

1. Take the top card from your Faction deck and add it to your hand. It holds a surprise for you.
2. Draw the top 4 cards from the Common deck, put them face-up in the middle of the playing area, and select one to add to your hand. It’s like choosing a treasure!

I shuffled the remaining three cards and drew a random card for the virtual player. I placed it face up in his playing area, across from my Empire.

Then, I revealed the remaining two cards and chose one to take into my hand.

I placed the last card in the virtual player area, next to the first one.

Now, it’s time for the Production, Action, and Cleanup phases. These phases are only for me. The virtual player doesn’t receive any Goods or take any actions.

When it comes to actions and certain card abilities, I treat the two cards the virtual player received in the Lookout phase as his Locations and the revealed Attack cards as my opponent’s Deals.

It’s important to note that when I raze a virtual player’s Location, I don’t turn it into a Foundation. Instead, I discard the card.

Now, it’s time for the virtual player attack phase.

Once I’ve finished cleaning up, it’s time for the next step: the Virtual player attack phase.

Now, I need to take the virtual player’s Location and put it in a special pile called the Collection pile. We’ll count the cards in this pile at the end of the game and compare it to the number of Faction Locations I have in my Empire to see who wins.

Here’s what happens during the attack phase:

First, I reveal the top Attack card and place it on top of the other Attack cards so that the Target field is visible. The Goods shown in the Target field will determine which one of my Locations will be destroyed by the virtual player.

Remember, the virtual player can only destroy one of my Locations, so I need to choose wisely.

Once you’re familiar with the game mechanics, let’s talk about a crucial strategy – razing locations. Pay close attention because this is where things get interesting.

So, in each round, when you’re looking to unleash destruction and chaos, you have to check the type of Good in the first Target field of the attack card. Then, scour through your Common Locations to find ones that have the same Good in their Raze field.

Here comes the exciting part. If you discover a location that matches the Good, it’s time to dig deeper. Take a look at the second Target field of the previous attack card. Does the Good depicted there also match the other Good in the Raze field? If it does, great! You’ve found a location to raze.

But what if they don’t match? No worries, my friend. Move on to the next Target field and check if its Good matches the one in the Raze field. Keep doing this until you find a location to raze or reach the end of the attack cards.

And hey, remember to focus on the pairs that consist of the first Target field and the next ones in order. We don’t want to get overwhelmed with all the possible combinations.

Now that you understand the strategy, you’re ready to unleash havoc and claim victory in this thrilling game!

If you and I both have the same type of goods at a common location, that location gets destroyed by the virtual player.

Just a quick note: Once the virtual player decides which location to attack, you should raze your own location. The virtual player doesn’t get any goods and the location doesn’t turn into a foundation. Instead, the destroyed location gets placed on the virtual player’s collection pile.

If you have more than one location with goods that match the targets, the priority for the attack is based on the abilities of the locations. Here’s the order in which they should be razed:

1. Action locations.
2. Feature locations.
3. Production locations.

If there are still multiple locations that fit these criteria, the first one to be razed should be the one with the highest building cost on the card. This is determined by the number of resources it requires.

If there’s a tie in building costs for Locations, Stone is worth more than Wood, and the Location with more Stone in its cost gets destroyed. If there are still Locations with the same value, you get to decide which one gets razed.

Move the two Attack cards used to determine the razed Location to the end of the Target line, at the bottom of the revealed attack cards.

Once both attacks are dealt with, move on to the next round, unless it’s the final round.

The Japanese Faction: Razing Faction Locations

If you’re playing as the Japanese faction, and the virtual player’s first target is a Victory Point, while there is another VP on any other Attack card, something interesting happens. The virtual player will launch an attack on one of your Faction Locations.

If you have multiple Faction Locations that are potential targets, the virtual player will prioritize razing the Locations that provide a card in the Deal field. If there are no such Locations, the virtual player will prioritize Locations in the following order: Raze token, Gold, VP, Stone, Worker, Food, Wood. If there are multiple cards that can be attacked, the virtual player will determine the target based on the Location’s ability or building cost, using the same method mentioned above.

After determining the razed Location, move the two Attack cards that were used to make this decision to the last positions in Target order.

End of the Game

In the fifth round, I want you to count all the cards in the Collection pile of the virtual player. If the virtual player has more cards or an equal number of cards in their Collection pile compared to the number of Locations you have built in your empire, then unfortunately you lose. But here’s the good news: if you have more Locations, you win! In that case, go ahead and count the Victory Point (VP) value of your Locations in the usual way.

Make sure to add your VP score from the game to your final score so you can keep track of your progress and try to beat it next time you play solo. And don’t forget to check how well you did in the achievement table:

Achievement Table
30+	Commoner
40+	Servant
50+	Squire
60+	Knight
70+	Castellan
80+	King
90+	Emperor