Belfort: The Expansion Expansion

Tasty Minstrel Games · Board game · 2013
8.6 Ludopedia 7.6 BGG 2–5 · best 4 90 min Weight 2.9/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you already enjoy Belfort and want more strategy and scoring options, this expansion is a treat! The assistants bring a welcome freshness.

Highlights
  • New ways to score
  • Unique assistant abilities
  • More strategic depth
  • Expands the base game well
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • Reverse choice order
  • Abilities change each round
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Hey folks! Ready to give your Belfort a boost? The 'Expansion Expansion' is here to show that building more is always a good idea, especially when the King releases his 'Assistants' to lend a hand! This little gem adds new individual scoring paths, allowing you to expand your properties in unique ways. The cool twist is that these assistants are chosen in reverse turn order, so the last player gets the first pick of the best ones! Each assistant has a special ability that changes each round (or 'season,' as they like to call it), or you can use them to secure a new expansion permit. Plus, the expansion introduces new guilds, some compatible only with the base game and others requiring the new components. If you enjoy Belfort and crave more strategy, more paths to victory, and that touch of 'who snagged the best assistant?', this expansion is for you. It's a neat way to refresh the experience, adding more depth without overcomplicating the game we already love. Get ready to plan more carefully and perhaps dominate the board with your new constructions!

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Rules manual — Belfort: The Expansion Expansion English · PDF
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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Organizations: The Game Artisans of Canada Series: TMG Originals
Publisher Tasty Minstrel Games
Designer Jay Cormier, Sen-Foong Lim
Artist Josh Cappel

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the base game Belfort to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! 'Belfort: The Expansion Expansion' is an expansion and requires the base game Belfort to be played.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 5 players.
Does the complexity of the game increase significantly with this expansion?
The expansion adds new layers of strategy, especially with the assistant abilities, but the overall weight of the game (2.88) remains accessible for those already familiar with the base Belfort.
What are the main new components?
The expansion introduces the 'Assistants' with their unique abilities, new expansion permits, and some new guilds.
Does this expansion significantly change how Belfort is played?
It adds new options and scoring paths, providing more flexibility and replayability, but the core mechanics of worker placement and area control remain.
Is it recommended to mix all the new guilds with those from the base game?
You can choose which guilds to use. Some work only with the base game, others require the expansion components, and you can decide which ones to include to customize your experience.