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In the year 2097, the entire earth was enveloped in a cataclysmic climate shift plunging the globe into another ice age. Over 90% of the world's population was eliminated, driving the survivors to band together into loose communities and tribes.

Each player is the leader of a small tribe of survivors. Resources, tools, medicine, and mercenaries are all in scarce supply. Each tribe is pitted against other tribes in a fight for survival. The players build up their tribes, skirmish against other players' tribes, and can even bluff on the way to victory. …

The first expansion for Arctic Scavengers introduces the notion of a base camp or headquarters for each tribe. This base camp consists of a Tribal Leader (complete with special abilities) and the potential to construct buildings that can be used strategically during game play.

Additionally, the game introduces alternative victory paths, new mercenaries, new tools, and the addition of the "engineering schematics" deck.

This expansion does not dramatically alter the core game mechanics or objectives. All cards and mechanics from the original game are involved, the contested resources still represent the game timer, and the winner is still determined based upon amassing the largest tribe. …

How much does it cost to hire thugs?

Thugs can be hired using any combination of food and meds totaling 6 units.

What are you supposed to do with junk cards?

Sometimes players dig junk out of the junkyard. Players do not have to hold onto these cards. They may immediately discard them at the bottom of the junkyard (they do not get another dig).

Can group leaders, or snipers carry tools?

No. A card must have a base ability in order to improve it with a tool. …