Clockwork Wars: Sentience

Eagle-Gryphon Games · Board game · 2015
2–5 · best 2, 3, 5 90 min Weight 3.2/5
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7.8 rating BGG
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7.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you already love Clockwork Wars and want more of the same, but better and with more people, Sentience is for you! This expansion adds everything we love: more map, more cards, and a new race to shake things up.

Highlights
  • Expands the map and gameplay
  • Adds an intriguing new race
  • More espionage and discovery cards
  • Allows for 5-player games
Keep in mind
  • Slightly increases complexity
  • Requires the base game
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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About the game
Hey everyone! Ready to amp up Clockwork Wars? The Sentience expansion is here to add more fuel to the fire of this epic game of conquest, discovery, and, of course, some friendly espionage. If you love the base game, get ready: more Discovery and Espionage cards to keep you on your toes, a new Court to add that touch of class, and, best of all, more hexagonal tiles to create GIGANTIC and surprising maps. Oh, and there are two new additions to the scene: the Observatory and the Nexus, new territory types that will change how you plan your invasions. And to top it all off, we introduce the fifth race: the Inventions! These autonomous, thinking machines, with a peculiar love for the natural world (imagine robotic insects and spiders!), arrive to shake things up and allow for games with up to 5 players. The civil war between the races has been raging for ages, and now, with the arrival of the Inventions and the exploration of new energy and knowledge sources, the conflict promises to be even more intense. Can you master these new mechanics and lead your faction to victory? The complexity increases a bit, but the fun and strategy go through the roof!
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Game details
Publisher Eagle-Gryphon Games
Designer Hassan Lopez
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game Clockwork Wars to play with the Sentience expansion?
Absolutely! Sentience is an expansion, so it adds content to the main game. Without the original Clockwork Wars, you can't play.
How many players does this expansion support?
The Sentience expansion increases the player limit from 4 to 5, so now you can gather more friends for this robotic war!
Does the game become much more complicated with the expansion?
It adds new layers of strategy with the new cards and the Inventions race, so the complexity increases a bit. But if you already know the base game well, you'll get the hang of it quickly.
What new things does the Sentience expansion add to the game?
It brings more Discovery and Espionage cards, two new territory types (Observatory and Nexus), extra map tiles for larger maps, and a new playable race: the Inventions.
Are the Inventions very different from the other races?
Yes! The Inventions are a race of autonomous machines with unique abilities that bring a new dynamic to the game, focusing on themes of nature and creation.
Is the component quality good, like in the base game?
Generally, expansions follow the quality standards of the base game. Expect well-made components that complement the visual and tactile experience of Clockwork Wars.