# Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice – Tokyo XXI

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2, 3)
- **Duration**: 30-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Fabrice Lamidey, Thibaud de la Touanne
- **Artists**: Aragorn Marks, Arnaud Boudoiron, Aurelie Bouquet, Edgar Ramos, Émile Denis, Paul Vérité, Stéphane Camosseto, Stéphane Simon
- **Publishers**: Triton Noir
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Miniatures, Video Game Theme
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Cooperative Game, Events, Modular Board, Multiple Maps, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, Storytelling, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you're an Assassin's Creed fan craving a futuristic twist with the same stealthy action, this expansion is a must-dive into Tokyo! Perfect for those seeking an engaging cooperative campaign with a rich narrative and plot twists.Modern Tokyo settingNew canonical campaignFamiliar and new charactersDetailed miniaturesEngaging cooperative mechanicsRequires base gameCan be long for someNarrative-focusedHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a temporal twist in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice – Tokyo XXI! If you enjoyed the Renaissance vibe of Venice, hold on tight, because this optional expansion throws you straight into modern Japan, in Tokyo. Yes, that's right: the Assassins are back, but now in a contemporary setting completely different from what you're used to. It's an expansion that not only adds a new environment but also connects you to the main plot of the saga in a super interesting way, expanding the Assassin's Creed canon. You'll lead a team of four present-day Assassins, including familiar faces like Layla Hassan and Rebecca Crane, plus Kiyoshi Takakura and a mysterious member of the Brotherhood. The story is completely new and promises twists and secrets, all while you explore the Japanese capital with its detailed miniatures and a modular board that ensures every mission is a surprise. If you're a fan of the franchise and want to see how the Assassins fare in a world of high technology and skyscrapers, this expansion is a treat for diving into an action-packed cooperative campaign with a rich narrative.

## FAQ
### Do I need the Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice base game to play Tokyo XXI?
Yes, this is an expansion and, as such, requires the Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice base game to be played. It adds content and scenarios to the already established universe.

### How many players can participate in this expansion?
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice – Tokyo XXI supports 1 to 4 players, allowing you to enjoy the campaign solo or with a group of friends, in a cooperative experience.

### What is the average duration of a game or scenario in Tokyo XXI?
Game times can vary widely, but generally each scenario or mission can take from 30 to 120 minutes, depending on complexity and the number of players. The full campaign will take several sessions.

### Is the Tokyo XXI expansion canonical in Assassin's Creed lore?
Yes! The expansion is explicitly described as canonical, meaning that the events and characters introduced in Tokyo XXI are part of the official Assassin's Creed franchise timeline.

### What kind of components come in this expansion?
While exact details vary, you can expect new miniatures representing modern Assassins and other characters, modular board pieces to create the Tokyo setting, event cards, and scenario components, plus a campaign book.

### What is the complexity level of this expansion?
The expansion maintains the complexity level of the base game, which is considered medium (BGG weight of 3/5). It adds new rules and thematic elements but integrates well with known mechanics, being accessible to those who have already mastered the original game.