An expansion is an addition to an existing Board or Card game. These add-ons usually add new content to a complete and already released game.
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Any interest in an open source Huggermugger expansion? [closed]
I'm considering creating an expansion pack for Huggermugger. I really love this game, but playing by the standard rules, oftentimes the game is too easy and can finish far too quickly. With that in ...
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Is there any reason to buy the Ascension base game?
Since Ascension: Storm of Souls is both a standalone and expansion to Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer, is there any reason to buy COTG? SOS adds new mechanics and seems to have better artwork.
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How much space do I need to play with all the Arkham Horror expansions?
How much table space do I need to play with all the Arkham Horror expansions?
The main game Arkham Horror and the expansions Dunwich Horror, Kingsport Horror, Innsmouth Horror and Miskatonic Horror, ...
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Is there an official way to speed up Elixir?
We've been playing a bit of the excellent (and silly) Elixir, but we often end up with long periods of inactivity. When players are unable to cast spells, we have several rounds where all players draw ...
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Does mixing Dominion expansions lessen the power of card combinations in random kingdom setups?
Although they can be mixed together, Dominion sets seem to have many cards that were designed to combo with other cards in the same set. Scout works better with the cards that are both victory cards ...
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How do the Investigators Collectively Decide?
So in Arkham Horror, we're playing with the "Lurker on the Threshold" expansion. It introduces the idea of 'pacts'. When these pacts are received, cards from the 'reckoning' deck are resolved. We ...
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I have the Alhambra base set only, in which order should I buy the expansions?
I have the Alhambra base game, and now I'm curious about the expansions:
In what order would you suggest I buy the expansions?
What does each one add to the game?
How do the added components affect ...
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Can The Haunted Tower be played without the base game?
My girlfriend received Dungeons & Dragons: The Haunted Tower for Christmas. Can it be played without the The New Easy to Master Dungeons & Dragons?
I figure that it would be possible to ...
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How can we use multiple Carcassonne expansions without the game taking forever?
My wife and I were playing Carcassonne last night with several of the expansions and we found that the game was taking a ridiculously long time. We had the base game, the River, Inns & ...
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Can I sell a third party expansion?
I've got an expansion for a semi-popular board game that my friends and I have been having a lot of fun with. I was wondering if I could package and sell the expansion to the game without consent ...
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Is the Talisman Upgrade Pack worthwhile?
I own the Talisman 4th edition game published by Black Industries. Talisman revised 4th edition is now published by Fantasy Flight Games. I have seen an upgrade pack that is supposed to make the 4th ...
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Where can I get these Carcassone expansions?
Where can I find the mini-expansions for Carcassonne? I've seen there are several such as "The Cathars" and "Crop Circles" but don't know where to get them, my local board game store doesn't have ...
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How do the various expansions for Arkham Horror change the game? In what order would you recommend buying them?
Currently there are 7 different expansions for Arkham Horror, and I'm need some advice as which to buy.
How does each expansion change the game?
What new components does it offer?
In what order and ...
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What changes or improvement will the Puerto Rico expansion offer me?
Puerto Rico Expansion
My family really liked Puerto Rico, and I'm curious what the expansion is like. The only thing it adds are new buildings and some weird rules for drafting buildings at the ...
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What's the difference between the different Bohnanza expansions? How do they change the game?
My friends have grown to love Bohnanza for its simple rules and constant negotiations, so I've grown curious about the expansions. Here are a few of the higher ranked:
Bohnaparte
high-bohn plus
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Which boardgames need expansion sets before they work properly?
I think, sad to say, this is still a common problem in modern boardgaming. You buy a game and it's maybe okay, but then you discover that there's an expansion set that makes all the difference. If ...
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Which Settlers of Catan expansions are recommended?
I was introduced to Settlers of Catan just a few weeks ago here. I plan on buying it and I would like recommendations as to which expansions I should get.
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What expansions for Carcassonne add variety without changing the character too much?
I've been playing a fair amount of Carcassonne with the basic tiles and the original River expansion. What other expansion packs will add a bit of variety to the game but without changing the ...
