Pandoria*

Generations of the Five Realms' peoples shared the fertile Hidden Lands. Elves, wizards, dwarves, halflings, and humans lived in peace, though rivalry for wealth and glory grew fierce. When goblin hordes launched a devastating surprise attack, remnants of the realms fled by ship, discovering a new, unoccupied land they named Pandoria to rebuild their civilizations amid competition and hope.

Players explore this new land by placing tiles, claiming territory and resources through their peoples. As terrain gets surrounded, workers gain resources, and while many civilizations benefit, players aim to outgain each other. By mining gold, they earn income to purchase cards for buildings and spells, and excess resources convert to prestige points, determining the most powerful nation when the land is fully explored.