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− | '''Arena''' is a [[Landmark]] from [[Empires]]. It holds a finite number of {{VP}} [[Victory token|tokens]], which players take from | + | '''Arena''' is a [[Landmark]] from [[Empires]]. It holds a finite number of {{VP}} [[Victory token|tokens]], which players take from if they keep an unplayed [[Action]] in hand to discard at the start of their Buy phase. |
== FAQ == | == FAQ == | ||
=== Official FAQ === | === Official FAQ === | ||
* With {{Card|Villa}} it is possible for your Buy phase to start twice or more in a turn; you can make use of Arena each time. | * With {{Card|Villa}} it is possible for your Buy phase to start twice or more in a turn; you can make use of Arena each time. | ||
+ | === Other rules clarifications === | ||
+ | * You can discard an Action card even if there's no more {{VP}} on this, which can be useful with {{Card|Village Green}}. | ||
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
− | + | Arena is a relatively low-impact [[Landmark]]. {{VP}} are usually of minimal importance early in the game, and even small improvements to your deck quality will have a much larger cumulative effect over the long term compared to an early lead in {{VP}}. Discarding Action cards to Arena that you would otherwise play is therefore usually not worth the cost until later in the game. However, in weaker [[Kingdom]]s with limited scoring options (e.g., those where you can only gain one {{Card|Province}} per turn), Arena's {{VP}} may be more important than playing a weak Action card. | |
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+ | In games with [[Shelters]], Arena will frequently have no impact at all, as players will be able to discard their [[Necropolis]] to Arena each shuffle, usually resulting in Arena points being quickly split at {{VP|6}} per player. | ||
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+ | Arena slightly lessens the cost of building a deck that is [[terminal space|overterminaled]] because if you have [[collision|terminal collision]] you can at least still discard the unplayed Action card for some benefit. Arena also lessens the drawback of receiving [[Ruins]]; Ruins count as Action cards but are too weak to be worth playing in most cases and are therefore prime targets for Arena. | ||
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+ | Arena synergizes with {{Card|Faithful Hound}}, which returns to your next hand when discarded, allowing it to be discarded to Arena every turn for little cost. Arena can also be used to activate {{Card|Village Green}}. In these cases, it may be desirable to discard to Arena even if no {{VP}} remain available. | ||
== Versions == | == Versions == | ||
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! Print !! Digital !! Text !! Release !! Date | ! Print !! Digital !! Text !! Release !! Date | ||
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− | | {{LandscapeVersionImage|Arena|Arena}} || {{LandscapeVersionImage|ArenaDigital|Arena from Shuffle iT}} || At the start of your Buy phase, you may discard an Action card. If you do, take '''2'''{{VP}} from here.<br>Setup: Put '''6'''{{VP}} here per player. || Empires || June 2016 | + | | {{LandscapeVersionImage|Arena|Arena}} || {{LandscapeVersionImage|ArenaDigital|Arena from Shuffle iT}} || At the start of your Buy phase, you may discard an Action card. If you do, take {{nowrap|'''2'''{{VP}}}} from here.<br><hr style="width:66%;text-align:center;margin-left:17%;">Setup: Put '''6'''{{VP}} here per player. || Empires || June 2016 |
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!Dutch | !Dutch | ||
− | | Arena || || || || | + | | Arena || || || || |
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!Finnish | !Finnish | ||
− | | Areena || || || || | + | | Areena || || || || |
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+ | !French | ||
+ | | Arène || || || || | ||
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+ | !German | ||
+ | | Arena || {{LandscapeVersionImage|ArenaGerman|German language Arena 2016 by ASS}} || || Zu Beginn deiner Kaufphase darfst du eine Aktionskarte aus deiner Hand ablegen. Wenn du das tust: Nimm {{nowrap|2 [[File:VPDE.png|15px]]-Marker}} von dieser Karte.<hr style="width:66%;text-align:center;margin-left:17%;">Spielvorbereitung: Legt pro Spieler {{nowrap|6 [[File:VPDE.png|15px]]-Marker}} auf die Arena. || (2016) | ||
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!German | !German | ||
− | | Arena || || || || | + | | Arena || || {{LandscapeLangVersionImage|German|d=1}} || style="padding:15px 0px;"| Zu Beginn deiner Kaufphase darfst du eine Aktionskarte aus deiner Hand ablegen. Wenn du das tust, nimm {{nowrap|'''2'''{{VP}}}} von hier.<hr style="width:66%;text-align:center;margin-left:17%;">Spielvorbereitung: Legt pro Spieler {{nowrap|'''6'''{{VP}}}} hierher. || 2. Edition<br>(2021) |
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!Japanese | !Japanese | ||
− | | 闘技場 (pron. ''tōgi- | + | | 闘技場<br>(pron. ''tōgi-jō'') || || || style="padding:15px 0px;"| あなたの購入フェイズの開始時、アクションカード1枚を捨て札にしてもよい。捨て札にした場合、この上から{{nowrap|'''2'''{{VP}}}}得る。<hr style="width:66%;text-align:center;margin-left:17%;">準備:プレイヤー1人につき{{nowrap|'''6'''{{VP}}}}をこの上に置く。 || |
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!Polish | !Polish | ||
− | | Arena || {{LandscapeLangVersionImage|Polish}} || || || | + | | Arena || {{LandscapeLangVersionImage|Polish}} || || Na początku swojej fazy zakupu możesz odrzucić kartę Akcji. Jeśli to zrobisz, weź stąd {{nowrap|'''2'''{{VP}}}}.<hr style="width:66%;text-align:center;margin-left:17%;">Przygotowanie: połóż tutaj po {{nowrap|'''6'''{{VP}}}} na gracza. || (2017) |
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!Russian | !Russian | ||
− | | Арена (pron. ''aryena'') || || || || | + | | Арена (pron. ''aryena'') || || || || |
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
[[Image:ArenaArt.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Official card art.]] | [[Image:ArenaArt.jpg|thumb|right|500px|Official card art.]] | ||
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=== Secret History === | === Secret History === | ||
{{Quote|Text=No changes. | {{Quote|Text=No changes. | ||
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|Source=[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=15660.0 The Secret History of the Empires Cards] | |Source=[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=15660.0 The Secret History of the Empires Cards] | ||
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+ | === Was Arena considered as an Event? === | ||
+ | {{Quote|Text=It just didn't occur to me; I was trying to come up with Landmarks at the time. If I had noticed, it probably would have stayed as a Landmark, since it fits in with the VP-per-player ones, and as an Event it would have needed +1 Buy and "once per turn." | ||
+ | |Name=[[Donald X. Vaccarino]] | ||
+ | |Source=[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=5799.msg622416#msg622416 Interview with Donald X.] | ||
+ | }} | ||
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{{Navbox Empires}} | {{Navbox Empires}} | ||
{{Navbox Cards}} | {{Navbox Cards}} |
Latest revision as of 02:44, 7 February 2023
Arena | |
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Info | |
Type | Landmark |
Set | Empires |
Illustrator(s) | Martin Hoffmann |
Landmark text | |
At the start of your Buy phase, you may discard an Action card. If you do, take 2 from here. Setup: Put 6 here per player. |
Arena is a Landmark from Empires. It holds a finite number of tokens, which players take from if they keep an unplayed Action in hand to discard at the start of their Buy phase.
Contents |
[edit] FAQ
[edit] Official FAQ
- With Villa it is possible for your Buy phase to start twice or more in a turn; you can make use of Arena each time.
[edit] Other rules clarifications
- You can discard an Action card even if there's no more on this, which can be useful with Village Green.
[edit] Strategy
Arena is a relatively low-impact Landmark. are usually of minimal importance early in the game, and even small improvements to your deck quality will have a much larger cumulative effect over the long term compared to an early lead in . Discarding Action cards to Arena that you would otherwise play is therefore usually not worth the cost until later in the game. However, in weaker Kingdoms with limited scoring options (e.g., those where you can only gain one Province per turn), Arena's may be more important than playing a weak Action card.
In games with Shelters, Arena will frequently have no impact at all, as players will be able to discard their Necropolis to Arena each shuffle, usually resulting in Arena points being quickly split at 6 per player.
Arena slightly lessens the cost of building a deck that is overterminaled because if you have terminal collision you can at least still discard the unplayed Action card for some benefit. Arena also lessens the drawback of receiving Ruins; Ruins count as Action cards but are too weak to be worth playing in most cases and are therefore prime targets for Arena.
Arena synergizes with Faithful Hound, which returns to your next hand when discarded, allowing it to be discarded to Arena every turn for little cost. Arena can also be used to activate Village Green. In these cases, it may be desirable to discard to Arena even if no remain available.
[edit] Versions
[edit] English versions
Digital | Text | Release | Date | |
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At the start of your Buy phase, you may discard an Action card. If you do, take 2 from here. Setup: Put 6 here per player. |
Empires | June 2016 |
[edit] Other language versions
[edit] Trivia
[edit] Secret History
[edit] Was Arena considered as an Event?