# Beasts of Balance: Paranormal Pieces

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5
- **Duration**: 15-30 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Tim Burrell-Saward
- **Artists**: Lyall McCarthy
- **Publishers**: Sensible Object, Modern Games
- **Categories**: Action / Dexterity, Animals, Collectible Components, Electronic, Expansion for Base-game, Party Game
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Take That

## Verdict
If you already dig the crazy idea of stacking creatures in Beasts of Balance, this Paranormal Pieces expansion will give you chills (in a good way!). It adds a ghostly touch and more challenges that will make your games even more tense and fun.Adds spooky and fun themeIncreases replayability and strategyNew pieces and unique effectsKeeps the stacking funRequires the base gameCan increase difficultyFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready for a touch of spookiness in your base game of Beasts of Balance! This expansion, Paranormal Pieces, injects an extra dose of mystery and challenges with spectral artifacts that bring curses, bizarre creatures, and unexpected twists. If you enjoy the idea of adding a more sinister flavor to your games, this is the right choice.

With these new pieces, the complexity increases slightly, demanding more strategy in both cooperative and battle modes. The objective remains the same: stack the pieces and create balanced ecosystems, but now with the added pressure of dealing with paranormal effects that can mess everything up. The fun lies in balancing chaos and order, trying to keep the creature tower standing while the forces from beyond try to bring it down.

It's a great addition for those who are already fans of the game and want more variety and challenges. The new pieces bring a different dynamic, and the ghostly theme adds a special charm. It's the kind of expansion that renews interest in the base game, offering new combinations and hilarious moments of tension. Perfect for those who aren't afraid of a little danger and enjoy testing their dexterity and planning skills under pressure. Get ready to stack the bizarre!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Beasts of Balance to play with Paranormal Pieces?
Absolutely! This is an expansion, so you need to have the base game to use these new pieces and cards.

### How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the same player count as the base game, so you can play with 1 to 5 people.

### Does it significantly increase the game's complexity?
It adds a bit more strategy and challenges with the paranormal effects, but the core stacking gameplay remains the same. It's a good step up for those who have already mastered the base game.

### What are the main components of this expansion?
You'll find new creature pieces with spooky themes, as well as cards that bring effects and curses to spice up your games.

### Is it a game more focused on cooperation or competition?
This expansion adds more options and strategies for both modes: cooperative and the battle mode (where one player can try to hinder the other).

### Is there any language dependency?
Yes, there might be language dependency depending on the version. It's recommended to check if translations are available for the cards or rules if English is an issue.