Frequently Asked Questions
When calculating trading costs, which resources count toward the '2 + opponent's production' formula?
Only resources produced by brown and grey cards in your opponent's city count toward trading costs. Resources from yellow cards and Wonders do not increase trading costs, even though they can be used for construction.
If I have a building with free construction (the symbol showing a previously built building), can I still pay the resource cost instead?
Yes, you can choose to pay the resource cost even if you qualify for free construction. This might be relevant in rare situations, but typically you'd want to use the free construction when available.
Are resources consumed when I use them to build something?
No, resources are never consumed or spent. Once you have a resource-producing building, you can use those resources every turn for the entire game unless specifically stated otherwise.
Can I purchase multiple copies of the same resource in one turn, and do I pay the cost for each one?
Yes, there is no limit to the number of resources you can purchase in one turn. You must pay the full trading cost (2 + opponent's production) for each individual resource you buy.
During Wonder selection, what happens to the Wonders that aren't chosen?
After each round of Wonder selection (first 4 Wonders, then the second 4 Wonders), any unchosen Wonders are removed from the game. Only the 8 Wonders selected by players will be available during the game.
When do I add Guild cards to the Age III deck, and how many?
During setup, randomly draw exactly 3 Guild cards and add them to the Age III deck without looking at them. Return the remaining 4 Guild cards to the box - they won't be used this game.
If my opponent has no production of a resource I need, what do I pay to buy it?
You pay exactly 2 coins per resource. The trading cost formula is '2 + opponent's production,' so if they produce 0 of that resource, you pay 2 + 0 = 2 coins each.
Do yellow commercial buildings that change trading rules affect the cost calculation for all resources?
No, commercial buildings typically specify which particular resources they affect and set those to cost 1 coin. They don't change the general trading formula, only the cost of the specific resources mentioned on the card.
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