FAQ
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Rules questions from the BoardGameGeek forum. Answers marked Official were confirmed by Combo Games or the designers; official accounts: Gimli_hac, ComboGames_es.
Common mistakes
- Using one card for both the discard reward and the action. Discard one card, then play a second card. Ruling · Rule
- Taking the usual action-board reward in addition to a Train-card reward. The Train card replaces that reward. Ruling · Rule
- Treating a crown taken from an action-board milestone as if it removed an Alice Wish. The Wish crown is removed only when Alice reaches its space. Ruling · Rule
- Using an unlocked black cube as an ordinary resource and relocking that same cube in one action. Choose one use for it during that action. Ruling · Rule
- Planting the free Heart mini-action flower or taking its garden-cover reward. The mini-action takes only the flower and its board reward. Ruling · Rule
- Refreshing the once-per-turn discount when repeating an action. A repeat uses the same action and pays its costs again. Ruling · Rule
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What happens when no crown is left for an Alice milestone? Official
The milestone still counts toward the end-game trigger. If you cannot place a crown on the next eligible non-Wish space, score 10 IP instead.
Source: BGG rules thread
Does taking a crown from an action board remove a Wish tile? Official
No. Taking a crown is an action-board milestone. A Wish is removed only when Alice reaches its Wish space; everyone then scores it at the end of the turn.
Source: BGG rules thread
How do I count the red and white wall spaces for a Diamond Wish? Official
Count red spaces below Red Humpty and white spaces below White Humpty separately. Do not combine the two colours into one total.
Source: BGG rules thread
Can I use the King Train card to take any action and also receive its column reward? Official
No. The King reward replaces the usual column action. Choose the action shown by the card; it is not a free extra action.
Source: BGG rules thread
May I relock an unlocked black cube that I did not assign to a resource? Official
Yes. You may relock an unlocked black cube whether it was assigned or unassigned, as long as it was not used as an ordinary resource in that same action.
Source: BGG rules thread
Can I use the same card for both my discard reward and my action?
No. Discard one card for its reward, then play a second card for its printed play effect and action.
Source: Current English rulebook
How much Time and resource does it cost to repeat an action?
Spend 6 Time and pay the action cost again. The repeat uses the same action; its once-per-turn discount does not refresh. A wild-column extra resource is not gained a second time.
Source: Current English rulebook
What if both enhanced cards I select are the same colour? Official
Replace both basic Pawns, one red and one white, regardless of the colour of the selected enhanced cards.
Source: BGG rules thread
What does the free Heart mini-action do?
Take the lowest available flower of either colour for free and its printed board reward. Do not plant that flower or take a garden cover reward.
Source: Current English rulebook
When Dinah’s Queen reaches an invitation space, does she invite two characters? Official
No. Dinah invites one character, then takes the card acquisition action shown by the Queen card.
Source: BGG rules thread