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Purple Phoenix Games (2266 KP) rated Unmatched: Deadpool Expansion in Tabletop Games
Jul 8, 2021
In the expansion review series, we take a look at a game expansion to discuss whether it is a necessary purchase/addition to one’s collection.
This breakdown is for the expansion for the hit game, and Golden Feather Award-winning, Unmatched system entitled Unmatched: Deadpool.
This expansion adds the amazing Marvel character Deadpool to the game system, to expand any standalone set. It ships with a great DP mini, his HP dial, and a deck of 31 hilarious and ridiculous cards. It cannot be played without a base set, and I have used him with both Cobble & Fog as well as the Battle of Legends, Volume 1 sets.
DISCLAIMER: We were provided a prototype copy of this game expansion for the purposes of this review. You are invited to pre-order from the Mondo website or purchase from any retailers stocking it once released. -T
Does this expansion add a lot to the gameplay of original Unmatched? I very much think so. If you have yet to play any version of Unmatched, please do yourself a favor and remedy this at once. When you have played it, come back to finish the review.
What Deadpool lacks in full game components, it sure makes up for in uniqueness of character play. No more will the player need to strategize and synergize throughout the game. In fact, the Deadpool player now has access to so many crazy cards that really break the rules and make him so much harder to overcome. Deadpool has several healing cards in his deck, but also has a special healing ability that triggers every turn he attacks. I suppose now I realize why DP has an HP dial with a max HP of 10. I really do not want to spoil too much about what can be found in the Deadpool deck, but just know there are many chimichangas, many healing, and many rulebreaking possibilities.
Is it absolutely necessary to invest in the Deadpool expansion to enjoy Unmatched? No, but if you are a fan of Marvel or the character, it is a must-buy. However, if you (or the people with whom you play) are prudish sticks in the mud, then totally pass on it. That leaves more for the rest of us.
Official recommendation: I cannot say enough great things about Unmatched and every character I have played with it. Each character is certainly unique, but I will venture to say that you will be hard pressed to find a character even more unique than Deadpool. He offers such hilarity that I want to use him nearly every game. Now, knowing all the cards that come in his deck can tempt his players to manipulate the environment before starting the game, so do take care if you attempt to play AGAINST a Deadpool player. That’s the warning I will give, but I officially (and highly) recommend all fans of Marvel, Deadpool, and the Unmatched system to grab a copy of this small expansion.
This breakdown is for the expansion for the hit game, and Golden Feather Award-winning, Unmatched system entitled Unmatched: Deadpool.
This expansion adds the amazing Marvel character Deadpool to the game system, to expand any standalone set. It ships with a great DP mini, his HP dial, and a deck of 31 hilarious and ridiculous cards. It cannot be played without a base set, and I have used him with both Cobble & Fog as well as the Battle of Legends, Volume 1 sets.
DISCLAIMER: We were provided a prototype copy of this game expansion for the purposes of this review. You are invited to pre-order from the Mondo website or purchase from any retailers stocking it once released. -T
Does this expansion add a lot to the gameplay of original Unmatched? I very much think so. If you have yet to play any version of Unmatched, please do yourself a favor and remedy this at once. When you have played it, come back to finish the review.
What Deadpool lacks in full game components, it sure makes up for in uniqueness of character play. No more will the player need to strategize and synergize throughout the game. In fact, the Deadpool player now has access to so many crazy cards that really break the rules and make him so much harder to overcome. Deadpool has several healing cards in his deck, but also has a special healing ability that triggers every turn he attacks. I suppose now I realize why DP has an HP dial with a max HP of 10. I really do not want to spoil too much about what can be found in the Deadpool deck, but just know there are many chimichangas, many healing, and many rulebreaking possibilities.
Is it absolutely necessary to invest in the Deadpool expansion to enjoy Unmatched? No, but if you are a fan of Marvel or the character, it is a must-buy. However, if you (or the people with whom you play) are prudish sticks in the mud, then totally pass on it. That leaves more for the rest of us.
Official recommendation: I cannot say enough great things about Unmatched and every character I have played with it. Each character is certainly unique, but I will venture to say that you will be hard pressed to find a character even more unique than Deadpool. He offers such hilarity that I want to use him nearly every game. Now, knowing all the cards that come in his deck can tempt his players to manipulate the environment before starting the game, so do take care if you attempt to play AGAINST a Deadpool player. That’s the warning I will give, but I officially (and highly) recommend all fans of Marvel, Deadpool, and the Unmatched system to grab a copy of this small expansion.
Purple Phoenix Games (2266 KP) rated Kingdomino: Age of Giants in Tabletop Games
Sep 7, 2021 (Updated Sep 29, 2021)
In the expansion review series, we take a look at a game expansion to discuss whether it is a necessary purchase/addition to one’s collection.
This breakdown is for the super popular tile-laying game Kingdomino and its Age of Giants expansion.
Included in this strangely-dimensioned-box-when-compared-with-its-base-game is a plethora of components. Most notably are components to include a fifth player (brown this time) and a very large domino dispenser. Also included are six gianteeples, 17 Challenge Tiles, and a scorepad.
The giants can be found in the art on certain dominoes and their footprints are found on other dominoes. When drawing and adding a tile featuring a giant to your kingdom you must also place a gianteeple upon the domino. This giant is attracted to crowns, so it will cover up (and thus nullify for scoring) one of the crown icons in your kingdom. Dominoes with giant footprints will award the player with the ability to reassign a gianteeple from the placer’s kingdom to an opponent’s kingdom, covering a crown in the process.
The 17 Challenge Tiles that are included in this expansion help players to hone in on a certain strategy when placing terrain dominoes. At setup two of the 17 tiles are revealed and will dictate extra bonus points at game end for all players who satisfy their iconography. Some will award bonus points for having certain terrain types in the kingdom, while others will award points having no crown icons on any dominoes at all! There are several types of Challenge Tiles to explore each game.
Age of Giants is an excellent expansion that includes a lot of thoughtful components and rules. I especially enjoy the domino dispenser and I always like being able to add more players to my games. So for those points alone I would add this expansion. However, the Challenge Tiles are very interesting, especially for players who suffer from not having specific goals to attain whilst playing. Similarly, the addition of the giants and their footprint dominoes are a nice touch, but secondary to me, oddly.
Does this mean I recommend everyone to go out and purchase this expansion post-haste?
Official recommendation: No, this is not a must-buy at all. Everything included within this expansion is great, and adds something to the original Kingdomino, but unless you are needing components for a fifth player, or really enjoy the idea of the Challenge Tile, the rest is really fluff to help pimp out your game. Yes, the domino dispenser is awesome and handy, but not necessary. Yes, it’s cool to be able to send giants to neighboring kingdoms to mess with your opponents, but I don’t think Kingdomino needed that. So, I am torn with this recommendation, but I am thankful I have it in my collection for my first few points.
This breakdown is for the super popular tile-laying game Kingdomino and its Age of Giants expansion.
Included in this strangely-dimensioned-box-when-compared-with-its-base-game is a plethora of components. Most notably are components to include a fifth player (brown this time) and a very large domino dispenser. Also included are six gianteeples, 17 Challenge Tiles, and a scorepad.
The giants can be found in the art on certain dominoes and their footprints are found on other dominoes. When drawing and adding a tile featuring a giant to your kingdom you must also place a gianteeple upon the domino. This giant is attracted to crowns, so it will cover up (and thus nullify for scoring) one of the crown icons in your kingdom. Dominoes with giant footprints will award the player with the ability to reassign a gianteeple from the placer’s kingdom to an opponent’s kingdom, covering a crown in the process.
The 17 Challenge Tiles that are included in this expansion help players to hone in on a certain strategy when placing terrain dominoes. At setup two of the 17 tiles are revealed and will dictate extra bonus points at game end for all players who satisfy their iconography. Some will award bonus points for having certain terrain types in the kingdom, while others will award points having no crown icons on any dominoes at all! There are several types of Challenge Tiles to explore each game.
Age of Giants is an excellent expansion that includes a lot of thoughtful components and rules. I especially enjoy the domino dispenser and I always like being able to add more players to my games. So for those points alone I would add this expansion. However, the Challenge Tiles are very interesting, especially for players who suffer from not having specific goals to attain whilst playing. Similarly, the addition of the giants and their footprint dominoes are a nice touch, but secondary to me, oddly.
Does this mean I recommend everyone to go out and purchase this expansion post-haste?
Official recommendation: No, this is not a must-buy at all. Everything included within this expansion is great, and adds something to the original Kingdomino, but unless you are needing components for a fifth player, or really enjoy the idea of the Challenge Tile, the rest is really fluff to help pimp out your game. Yes, the domino dispenser is awesome and handy, but not necessary. Yes, it’s cool to be able to send giants to neighboring kingdoms to mess with your opponents, but I don’t think Kingdomino needed that. So, I am torn with this recommendation, but I am thankful I have it in my collection for my first few points.
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) rated T.I.M.E Stories in Tabletop Games
Mar 7, 2018
TIME Stories was a home run in my book. I’m going to be instantly picking up every expansion that is released for this game, which can’t come soon enough as far as I’m concerned!
Original Rating: 4.5/5
Reviewer: Tony Mastrangeli
Read the full review here: https://www.boardgamequest.com/time-stories-review/
Original Rating: 4.5/5
Reviewer: Tony Mastrangeli
Read the full review here: https://www.boardgamequest.com/time-stories-review/
Ieuan Miller (70 KP) rated Sushi Go Party! in Tabletop Games
Jul 6, 2019
Variety of different cards you can use (1 more)
Lovely art
Strongly recommend
I'll start this review by stating that I had originally played the original sushi go, and when I found out there was an expansion I immediately purchased it.
Like its predecessor, the aim is to score points which depend on the cards you collect through out the game. You play three rounds, blah blah blah. If you're looking at this game you know how to play the original. This expansion adds the ability to take and input cards with different rules meaning that each game can be completely different.
Highly recommended for fans of the original. Also easy to pick up for those who haven't played the first.
Like its predecessor, the aim is to score points which depend on the cards you collect through out the game. You play three rounds, blah blah blah. If you're looking at this game you know how to play the original. This expansion adds the ability to take and input cards with different rules meaning that each game can be completely different.
Highly recommended for fans of the original. Also easy to pick up for those who haven't played the first.
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Red Otter (340 KP) rated Terraforming Mars: Colonies in Tabletop Games
Jun 5, 2019
The Colonies expansion to Terraforming Mars is an interesting addition to the game. It adds new cards that deals with a new mechanic called colonies. Colonies are represented by randomly selected tiles of small moons/planetoids (Sorry Pluto) that give bonuses such as cards, or resources when a trade fleet is sent out to trade with them. Each player starts with one trade fleet ( possible to get more later) that can be sent out for credits, energy, or titanium. This flexibility in choices allow for multiple engine types to be able to use colonies. A player also has an option to colonize one of these colonies, which gets them an initial colony bonus and an additional one anytime anyone trades with it.
This expansion adds a little extra bloat to the game, but it enable interesting options to help improve your engine or get that little extra push. There are some additional floater cards as well to help support the theme from Venus, and some other cards that make for additonal VPs. I do enjoy this expansion, even if it adds an extra bit of time to the game.
This expansion adds a little extra bloat to the game, but it enable interesting options to help improve your engine or get that little extra push. There are some additional floater cards as well to help support the theme from Venus, and some other cards that make for additonal VPs. I do enjoy this expansion, even if it adds an extra bit of time to the game.
iamsara (130 KP) rated The Sims 4 in Video Games
Nov 2, 2017
Graphics (1 more)
Creativity
I am a sims player from the beginning. I play at least 3x weekly. With new expansion packs, game packs and stuff packs coming out regularly there is always something to learn on the sims 4. I like to complete challenges and I have recently learnt about mods. I love the sims 4!
Cole (7 KP) rated Battue: Storm of the Horse Lords in Tabletop Games
May 24, 2019
I bought this game and the expansion both for less than $10. In terms of price paid it is definitely worth the money. My friends and I still come back to it occasionally.
Harriet Finch (3 KP) rated The Sims: Complete Collection in Video Games
Jan 5, 2020
The History
For those of you who have only ever played the Sims 3 or 4 there is so much you have missed out on and so many Easter eggs you do not get.
All the expansion and game packs you love. Find out where they come from.
All the expansion and game packs you love. Find out where they come from.
Tormaigh (0 KP) rated Cards Against Humanity in Tabletop Games
Apr 8, 2018
Great for Parties
I love this game. I play it with my family at Christmas and on holiday (because we are strange and inappropriate). It is always hilarious and often lasting jokes are created by the conversations we have whilst playing. (n.b. I would not recommend this as a "family game" for most families!)
The only drawback is that we play it a lot and thus some combinations of cards get played again and again which makes them less funny. Therefore we have to keep buying expansion packs to save from getting tired of it. However, that does make buying presents easier as Cards Against Humanity regularly bring out new decks and we can all buy them for eachother.
The only drawback is that we play it a lot and thus some combinations of cards get played again and again which makes them less funny. Therefore we have to keep buying expansion packs to save from getting tired of it. However, that does make buying presents easier as Cards Against Humanity regularly bring out new decks and we can all buy them for eachother.