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5.9
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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy 12 Realms and want more challenge and variety, Ancestors Legacy is the right pick! This expansion brings new Realms, heroes, and a 'Plots' system that boosts replayability and difficulty. Get your crew ready to save the fantasy lands!
Highlights
- New Realms and heroes
- Innovative Plots system
- Increases replayability
- Intense cooperative challenge
Keep in mind
- Can increase complexity
- Requires base game
- Player elimination possible
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About the game
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Get ready to return to the world of 12 Realms with the Ancestors Legacy expansion! If you enjoy epic adventures and saving the day with your friends, this expansion introduces four new fantastic Realms to explore: the Kievan Empire, the Golden Caliphate, Olympia, and the Nile Valley. Each of these places holds secrets and enemies that will demand the best from heroes like Ruslan, Prince Ivan, Sinbad, and Andromeda. This time, things have gotten serious! Villains like Marid, Sobek, and Anubis are more powerful, and camaraderie among you will be the key to victory.
Ancestors Legacy introduces the concept of 'Plots,' which are scenarios with background stories that increase the game's difficulty and complexity. There are seven Plots in total, which can be combined with the base game or used in new setups, allowing for everything from quick matches to epic challenges where you might face all the Dark Lords using up to six Realms simultaneously! This variety of scenarios and challenges ensures that each game is a fresh and exciting experience, testing your decisions and teamwork. If you already enjoyed 12 Realms and want more challenge and replayability, this expansion is a perfect fit. The miniatures and fantasy theme remain strong, promising hours of cooperative fun for those not afraid to face evil.
Ancestors Legacy introduces the concept of 'Plots,' which are scenarios with background stories that increase the game's difficulty and complexity. There are seven Plots in total, which can be combined with the base game or used in new setups, allowing for everything from quick matches to epic challenges where you might face all the Dark Lords using up to six Realms simultaneously! This variety of scenarios and challenges ensures that each game is a fresh and exciting experience, testing your decisions and teamwork. If you already enjoyed 12 Realms and want more challenge and replayability, this expansion is a perfect fit. The miniatures and fantasy theme remain strong, promising hours of cooperative fun for those not afraid to face evil.
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Publisher
MAGE Company, Spiele-Offensive.de
Designer
Alexander Argyropoulos, Ignazio Corrao
Artist
Jerome Jacinto, Michael Andresakis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is this a standalone game or an expansion?
Ancestors Legacy is an expansion for the base game 12 Realms. You will need the original 12 Realms game to play.
How many players can play?
Like the base game, this expansion is for 1 to 6 players, focusing on the cooperative team experience.
What is the average playtime?
Game time varies significantly depending on the chosen Plot and the number of players, but it's generally around 60 minutes, similar to the base game.
How complex is the game with this expansion?
The complexity increases slightly due to the new Plots and setup options, but the core rules remain accessible. It's a moderately complex game.
What are the 'Plots'?
Plots are scenarios with specific stories and objectives that alter the game's rules, difficulty, and setup, offering great variety and replayability.
Is it worth it for those who already own the base game?
Absolutely! If you enjoy 12 Realms and are looking for more content, challenges, and different ways to play, Ancestors Legacy adds significant value.