Big Trouble in Little China: The Game – Legacy of Lo Pan

Everything Epic Games · Board game · 2019
— Ludopedia 7.9 BGG 1–6 Solo 90–120 min
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RECOMMENDED

If you love humor, miniatures and teamwork, you’ll dig this time‑travel campaign.

Highlights
  • Well‑balanced cooperation
  • Unique character powers
  • Film‑faithful humor
Keep in mind
  • Long playtime
  • Moderate complexity
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Big Trouble in Little China: The Game – Legacy of Lo Pan is the expansion that turns the base game into an epic time‑travel campaign. Up to six heroes can now join Jack Burton, Egg and the gang to battle the villain Lo Pan across different eras, wielding the magical artifact known as the Tardisian Hourglass. Each round, players receive action points to spend on moving miniatures, attacking foes, or using their characters' unique abilities – each hero has variable powers that shape the strategy. Movement occurs across defined board areas, allowing tactical positioning and zone control. Because the game is cooperative, the group must plan together, share resources and decide how far to push their luck; pressing on can yield powerful rewards or severe penalties. A quest book drives the narrative, unveiling new challenges, supernatural encounters and the film’s signature humor. Dice resolve combat, skill checks and random events, while storytelling mechanics ensure every session tells a piece of the saga against Lo Pan. The expansion’s content was previously bundled in the Deluxe Edition, but now arrives in its own box with miniatures, mission cards, tokens and the iconic Six‑Demon Bag. If you enjoy miniatures, light role‑playing, humor and solid cooperation, this expansion delivers all of that in 90‑120 minute sessions with moderate complexity. Get ready to hop through time, earn special rewards and finally face the villain in a showdown that could rewrite the whole story.

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Movies: Big Trouble in Little China
Publisher Everything Epic Games
Designer Boris Polonsky, Christopher Batarlis
Artist Henning Ludvigsen

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Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
How many players can join?
1 to 6 players, perfect for larger groups that enjoy cooperating.
What’s the typical playtime?
Around 90‑120 minutes, varying with player count and familiarity with the base game.
Do I need the base game?
Yes, Legacy of Lo Pan is an expansion and requires Big Trouble in Little China: The Game.
What components are included?
Miniatures, mission cards, tokens, the Six‑Demon Bag, the Tardisian Hourglass and a campaign book.
Can it be played standalone?
No, it relies on the rules and board from the base game.
Is it beginner‑friendly?
With some knowledge of the base game, the moderate complexity is approachable for newcomers.
Is the film’s humor retained?
Absolutely, the expansion keeps the movie’s jokes, references and tongue‑in‑cheek style.

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