Solo Mode — Warden Automata

This supplemental solo mode offers a unique challenge, distinct from the standard solo rules which are closer to a traditional two-player game.

You will face the Warden automata in this race for treasure and glory! Set up the game for a single player and play as usual, except where the following rules override standard behavior.

Draft Setup

Lay 2 lines of 4 Supply cards: the first line face up, the second line face down.

Draft Loop

Pick 1 card from the first line. Replace it from the Supply deck immediately. Check the cost of the replacement card to determine what the Warden takes:

Cost ≤ 3: Discard the leftmost card on the same line.
Cost ≥ 4: Discard the rightmost card on the same line.

Discarded cards in the draft form the Warden’s deck and are placed on top of it.

After finishing a line, reveal the second line. Swap line roles and repeat until you have 5 cards.

Once the draft is complete, discard all remaining cards to the common discard pile.

Special Abilities

Compass

Once per draft, when replacing a card: Look at the top 2 Supply cards instead. Choose one to place on the board and put the other on the top of the Warden’s deck.

Hooks

Your Hook: Steal from the top of the Warden's deck. The card you give back goes there as well.
Warden Hook: If the Warden plays a Hook, swap the top of their deck with a card from your hand. You must choose from among your cards with the highest cost.

Draw

When the Warden draws a card, ignore the effect.

Phase Rules

Build Phase

Every time you build:

The Warden builds the top card of his deck for free.
Resolve all its effects immediately.
Claim Infamy for the Warden if they are eligible.

Note: If you do not build, the Warden builds at least 1 card per round regardless.

Victory Ranks

Compare your final score to the Warden’s. Find your rank based on the point difference in your favor:

Point Lead	Rank Title	Evaluation
0 – 10	Stowaway	A narrow escape. The Warden is still breathing down your neck.
11 – 20	Deckhand	A solid performance. You’ve earned your share of the loot.
21 – 30	Quartermaster	Highly skilled. The Warden’s influence is fading.
31 – 40	Dread Captain	A master of the draft. Stories will be told of this race.
41 – 50+	Legend of the Seas	Complete domination. The Warden is but a memory.