What the Viticulture World Replacement Cards Fix
By Stonemaier Games | Published: 2026-10-26
Category: How-to Guides
Learn why Stonemaier Games issued replacement cards for the South America continent in Viticulture World and how to get yours.
Quick answer
The Viticulture World Replacement Cards for South America remove two conquistador characters that Stonemaier Games realized were inappropriate to memorialize, even with a disclaimer.
Why the cards were changed
In the original printing of the South America continent for Viticulture World, the deck included two conquistador characters whose special abilities players could leverage. Stonemaier Games later acknowledged that the actions of these conquistadors came at a grave cost to indigenous peoples, and that these are not people worth memorializing in any way. Even with a strong disclaimer included in the original product, the publisher decided to issue replacement cards.
What the replacement cards do
The corrected deck simply replaces the two conquistador cards with new characters that fit the theme without the historical baggage. The rest of the South America continent content remains unchanged. If you already own the original printing, you can swap in the new cards and continue playing normally.
How to identify and fix the issue
- Symptom: Your Viticulture World South America deck contains cards featuring conquistador characters with special abilities.
- Likely cause: You own the original printing of the South America continent, before Stonemaier Games issued the corrected version.
- Corrective action: Purchase the Viticulture World Replacement Cards: South America (product ID 898434) for USD 0.69 (catalog price USD 1.00). Remove the two conquistador cards from your deck and replace them with the new cards. After swapping, your South America deck is fully corrected and ready to play.
- Stop or choose another option: If you do not find the original conquistador cards objectionable, you may continue using them. The replacement is optional but recommended by the publisher.
Product details
- Viticulture World Replacement Cards: South America: In the original printing of the South America continent for Viticulture World, we made the mistake of including two conquistadors as characters whom players can leverage for special abilities. These cards have been replaced to remove characters that the publisher now believes should not be memorialized, making the game more respectful.
Viticulture World Replacement Cards: South America
