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designer=[[Kristin Looney]] |
image_link=[[Image:6capVolcanoSetup.jpg‎|250px]] |
description=redevelopment ofThe [[Volcano]] variant with the hole in the middle, tree collection, and power plays |
min_players=2 |
max_players=3 |
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other_equip=[[Volcano board]] |
setup_time=3 minutes |
playing_timemax_playing_time=15 minutes |
complexity=Medium |
strategy= |
random_chance=none after setup |
mechanic1game_mechanics=Stacking, Set collection |
mechanic2=Set collection |
theme=Volcanism |
release_year=2011|
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'''Caldera''' is a variation on [[Volcano]] that uses 6 [[Treehouse set]]s worth of pieces and adds a few new twists...
 
CaldearCaldera was originally developed to be a 3HOUSE friendly version of Volcano. In the [[Pyramid Arcade]] rulebook, Volcano adoptsbecame nearlya allPyramid Arcade-friendly variant of Caldera's changes,(known suggestingas thatFiesta Caldera—see isVariants no longer considered a Volcano variantbelow).
 
==Rules==
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3) '''POWER PLAY MOVE''' - while you are moving the caps around (at any time before your [[eruption]]) you have the option to place one piece from your captured pieces back on the board
 
== VariantVariants ==
 
Instead of four translucent colors with six trios of each; use eight colors with three trios of each. Put the six caps on two different colors. Victory condition remains 3 monochrome trees. This variant plays fine with two, and may be superior to standard Caldera with three or four players.
=== Fiesta Caldera ===
 
Once a mere variant, Fiesta Caldera is the current meaning of the term [[Volcano]].
Instead of four translucent colors with six trios of each;, use eight colors with three trios of each. Put the six caps on two different colors. VictoryThe victory condition remains 3 monochrome trees. This variant plays fine with two, and may be superior to standard Caldera with three or four players.
 
==== [https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2527701/fiesta-mega-caldera Mega-Fiesta Caldera] ====
 
Use 9 colors with four trios of each, plus 4 caps, on a 6x6 board. The victory condition is changed to four monochrome trees.
 
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