Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Perfect for those wanting more depth and laughter in the base game, blending art and chaos.
Highlights
- Huge amount of new cards
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- New pieces boost creativity
- Highlights Brazilian art
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game to play
- Some titles can be very challenging
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About the game
What you do in a play session
If you're already a fan of Abstratus, get ready to level up your creativity with the Visual Arts expansion! This add-on brings a cultural and artistic twist to the table, turning your game night into a literal art gallery. The core goal remains building, but now your inspiration comes from the titles of real artworks. Imagine trying to visually represent complex or abstract names of famous pieces using the game's components; that's where the real fun (and chaos) begins!
The package is quite generous: it features 144 cards containing titles of works by 78 Brazilian visual artists, split across four difficulty levels. This allows you to scale the challenge depending on your group, moving from the 'obvious' to the 'nearly impossible'. For those who love to customize their experience, the expansion includes blank cards. You can add your favorite pieces or invent completely absurd titles to see if your friends can build something that actually makes sense.
Beyond the cards, the expansion adds brand-new pieces to the original set, significantly expanding the possibilities for construction and balancing. This forces players to think outside the box (or the easel). It's the perfect blend of a party game, an abstraction exercise, and an immersion into Brazilian art. Whether you're a museum expert or someone who just thinks 'the painting looks nice,' the dynamic of translating words into physical shapes creates hilarious and surprising moments. It's the ideal way to test your visual perception and your group's communication skills while diving deep into the world of plastic arts.
The package is quite generous: it features 144 cards containing titles of works by 78 Brazilian visual artists, split across four difficulty levels. This allows you to scale the challenge depending on your group, moving from the 'obvious' to the 'nearly impossible'. For those who love to customize their experience, the expansion includes blank cards. You can add your favorite pieces or invent completely absurd titles to see if your friends can build something that actually makes sense.
Beyond the cards, the expansion adds brand-new pieces to the original set, significantly expanding the possibilities for construction and balancing. This forces players to think outside the box (or the easel). It's the perfect blend of a party game, an abstraction exercise, and an immersion into Brazilian art. Whether you're a museum expert or someone who just thinks 'the painting looks nice,' the dynamic of translating words into physical shapes creates hilarious and surprising moments. It's the ideal way to test your visual perception and your group's communication skills while diving deep into the world of plastic arts.
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Publisher
Ludens Spirit
Designer
Alberto Duvivier Tembo, Auber Bettinelli, Thelma Löbel
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, this is an expansion! You'll need the original Abstratus for the rules and core components.
How many new cards are included?
There are 144 cards in total, featuring works from 78 different artists.
Does the expansion make the game harder?
It's up to you! The cards are split into 4 difficulty levels, so you can choose the challenge.
Are there new pieces or just cards?
Both! Along with the cards, you get brand-new pieces to create more complex constructions.
Can people who don't know about art play it?
Absolutely! The fun is in the interpretation and the attempt to build something, even if you've never heard of the artwork.
Can I create my own cards?
Yes, the expansion includes blank cards specifically so you can invent your own titles!