Product Information
Preorder now! Expected delivery is on March 31, 2025. This is the Kickstarter Exclusive Deluxe Edition of the Canvas board game by R2i Games. It has a Board Game Geek rating of 5.61 and an average player rating of 9.26. Suitable for 5 to 20 players and was first published in 2021.
This deluxe version includes the core game, a Kickstarter - exclusive mini - expansion, 8 award cards, 20 screen - printed wood tokens, and all relevant stretch goals. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter campaign are not included unless otherwise specified.
In Canvas, you step into the shoes of a painter competing in an art competition. Collect art cards and layer 3 of them to create your own unique painting. Each card has a piece of artwork and a set of icons for scoring. The way you layer the cards reveals or hides icons, creating an exciting puzzle. The paintings are scored according to a set of scoring cards that change each game. The game ends after players create and score 3 paintings.
On your turn, you can either take an art card or make a painting. Art cards are picked from a row in the center of play, and each has a cost based on its position. To take a card, place an inspiration token on each card to its left. If you don't have enough tokens, you can't select that card. Tokens on the selected card are saved for future turns. The left - most card is free.
If you have three or more art cards, you can choose to make a painting. Select 3 cards, arrange them as you like, and score by comparing visible icons with scoring conditions.
The game ends when all players have made 3 paintings, and the player with the most points wins!
We're excited to support campaigns to bring you games like Canvas: Deluxe Edition. A large portion of your spending on this game will go towards backing new and amazing games on Kickstarter. If you have any purchase questions or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
How to use:
- First, set up the game by placing the core game components, award cards, and wood tokens on the playing area.
- Each player starts with a set number of inspiration tokens.
- On your turn, you can choose to take an art card from the center row. Remember to pay the cost by placing tokens on the cards to its left, except for the left - most card.
- Once you have three or more art cards, you can make a painting. Select 3 cards and arrange them to match the scoring conditions.
- Keep playing until all players have made 3 paintings.
Things to note:
- The paid add - ons from the Kickstarter campaign are not included unless stated otherwise.
- The scoring cards change each game, so always check the new conditions.
- Make sure you have enough inspiration tokens before selecting an art card.
Maintenance advice:
- Store the game in a dry and cool place to prevent damage to the cards and tokens.
- If the cards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth.
