12 Realms: The Crab

12 Realms: The Crab is a limited‑edition miniature that arrived as a Kickstarter reward for the base game 12 Realms. Unlike typical expansions, the Crab comes with its own rule set that tweaks the flow of the game. To bring the creature into play, players must defeat the Dark Lord on Bone Island. Once that happens, the Crab – sporting a pirate hat – follows the party through every Realm, granting extra blue talents that can be spent during the session. Which talents are available depends on which Dark Lord was slain, giving the experience a personalized twist. Talents are consumable: once used they do not return, and when the last one is spent the Crab vanishes, ending its assistance. This creates a resource‑management layer – players must decide the optimal moments to fire each talent, as there is no replenishment. Since the game is cooperative, the whole group decides how and when to employ these powers, reinforcing the teamwork already present in the base game. Area movement, a core mechanic of 12 Realms, remains crucial, as the Crab moves with the characters across the different territories, allowing talents to be applied anywhere. With a light weight (2.5/5) and roughly 40 minutes of playtime, the miniature is a quick, fun addition, perfect for fans of the 12 Realms world who want a thematic boost without adding too much complexity. In short, The Crab delivers a collectible, strategic flavor that enriches the campaign while staying easy to pick up.