Setup

Follow the setup instructions for 3 players in the game’s rulebook, but follow the procedure below for setting up each Automa:

1. Choose a color and place the corresponding Traveler piece and colored marker as usual.

2. Set aside space for coins and cards as shown in the setup diagram to the right.

3. Place her color token and 1 coin into her play area – she immediately scores 1 point for the coin.

4. The Automa doesn’t get a Traveler tile.

Crossroads expansion:

1. Choose your Traveler.

2. Use only 3 cards of each of the added types. For Amulets, Legendary Objects, and Calligraphy, choose them at random. You may look at them.

3. Each Automa immediately scores an additional 5 points.

Finally:

1. If you want an easier or harder challenge than the default, then read the Difficulty Levels section.

2. Shuffle the Automa cards to form the face-down Automa deck and leave space next to it for a discard pile.

Automa play area layout

Play area for each Automa: Space is reserved with 1 column for coins, 3 columns for the Panoramas and 1 for each of Shop, Encounter, and Hot Spring. The order doesn’t matter. Also reserve space for Meal and Achievement cards.