Quick answer
The First Light Upgrade Kit is the most cost-effective way to bring your 1st Edition copy up to 2nd Edition standards, as it includes all printed components, larger wooden resources, and the Specialists Expansion in one larger box.
What the upgrade kit includes
The kit is designed specifically for owners of the 1st Edition of Circadians: First Light. It comes in the larger 2nd Edition box and contains all printed components from the 2nd Edition base game, plus the Specialists Expansion components—so you don't need to buy that expansion separately. You also get larger wooden resources and a custom insert to organize everything.
The only parts you keep from your 1st Edition are the base game's wooden meeples and the rulebook (unless you prefer the updated rules). This makes the upgrade a near-complete refresh without buying a whole new game.
Trade-offs to consider
If you already own the Specialists Expansion separately, the kit still bundles it, so you'll end up with a duplicate. In that case, you might prefer to buy only the missing components individually if available, though Garphill Games does not currently sell them separately.
The kit does not include new meeples or a rulebook, so you'll need to hold onto your original ones. If your 1st Edition box is damaged or you want a completely fresh copy, buying the full 2nd Edition might be a better fit.
Is the upgrade kit right for you?
- Symptom: You own the 1st Edition of Circadians: First Light and want the updated components, larger resources, and the Specialists Expansion without buying a whole new game.
- Likely cause: The 1st Edition lacks the 2nd Edition's upgraded component quality and the Specialists Expansion content, which are now bundled in the upgrade kit.
- Corrective action: Purchase the First Light Upgrade Kit (product ID 756830). Keep your 1st Edition meeples and rulebook; everything else is in the box. The kit fits into your existing collection as a single larger box.
- Stop or choose another option: If you already own the Specialists Expansion separately, or if you prefer a completely new copy with fresh meeples and rulebook, consider buying the full 2nd Edition instead of the upgrade kit. Weigh the duplicate expansion cost against the convenience of the all-in-one kit before deciding.
Product details
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First Light Upgrade Kit: The kit includes all printed components from the 2nd Edition base game, larger wooden resources, a custom insert, and the Specialists Expansion components inside the larger 2nd Edition box. You get a complete 2nd Edition experience plus the expansion in one purchase, saving money and shelf space compared to buying them separately.
First Light Upgrade Kit
