Innovation: Artifacts of History

About this expansion

Innovation: Artifacts of History is a 2016 expansion for Innovation, supporting 2–5 players in games that take about 60 minutes. It adds unique artifacts from history, including the Declaration of Independence, to the evolving world of Innovation.

These artifact cards are difficult to acquire and challenging to wield, but their dogma effects are exceptionally powerful. Their strength can give players who are behind an especially valuable way to influence the game.

Unlike the other Innovation expansions released before it, Artifacts of History does not introduce major new mechanics on its cards. Instead, it focuses on a smaller set of additions with a clear identity: hard-to-obtain historical artifacts that can produce powerful results when used effectively.

• Features unique artifacts from the ages, including the Declaration of Independence.
• Adds powerful dogma effects that are difficult to wield.
• Offers particularly strong opportunities for players who are behind.
• Introduces the minor compel effect.

The compel effect resembles the base game’s demand effect, with one important difference. Rather than affecting players who have fewer icons of a given type, compel affects players who have more icons of that type.

With its streamlined approach and emphasis on potent historical cards, Innovation: Artifacts of History provides a simpler expansion experience than the other expansions released to date. Its artifacts add powerful possibilities without introducing a large set of new card mechanics.