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6.7
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
The dose of political chaos your base game needs to stay fresh forever.
Highlights
- Insane replayability
- Amazing scenario customization
- New gameplay dynamics
- Deep strategic variety
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game
- Drastically shifts game pace
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About the game
What you do in a play session
You know that feeling when you've totally mastered your favorite game's rules, but you're craving something fresh to keep things from getting repetitive? Well, 'Colonial 1700-1800: Sideshow Bob' is here to shake up your tabletop experience! This isn't just any expansion; it's a political customization toolkit designed to fundamentally shift your gameplay dynamics. The real star of the show is the introduction of 20 brand-new politicians, each bringing their own unique influence and flavor to the table. Instead of just following the standard rules, you become the architect of the very environment you want to play in.
Looking for a session centered around naval strategy where the seas are the main battlefield? You can set that up. Prefer a more economic, low-friction game with less direct confrontation? That's also on the table. Or maybe you're in the mood for pure chaos and want a scenario with weakened defenses to trigger intense combat? The choice is entirely yours! This level of versatility provides what we call infinite replayability: no two setups will ever feel the same. You can tailor the game conditions to support a positive strategy—picking leaders who boost your progress—or lean into a more cutthroat approach by selecting politicians who actively hinder your rivals. It's the kind of content that lets the game adapt to your group's mood, whether you're looking for a night of deep cerebral planning or a high-stakes war of attrition. If you want more depth and want every session to tell a different political story, this add-on is exactly what you need.
Looking for a session centered around naval strategy where the seas are the main battlefield? You can set that up. Prefer a more economic, low-friction game with less direct confrontation? That's also on the table. Or maybe you're in the mood for pure chaos and want a scenario with weakened defenses to trigger intense combat? The choice is entirely yours! This level of versatility provides what we call infinite replayability: no two setups will ever feel the same. You can tailor the game conditions to support a positive strategy—picking leaders who boost your progress—or lean into a more cutthroat approach by selecting politicians who actively hinder your rivals. It's the kind of content that lets the game adapt to your group's mood, whether you're looking for a night of deep cerebral planning or a high-stakes war of attrition. If you want more depth and want every session to tell a different political story, this add-on is exactly what you need.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Can I play this expansion without the base game?
No way! This is an add-on specifically designed to complement the original Colonial 1700-1800.
How many players does this expansion support?
It follows the base game's scale, supporting 1 to 5 players.
What exactly is included in the box?
The core content is the 20 new politicians that allow you to customize the board and gameplay conditions.
Does the expansion make the game harder?
Not necessarily, but it lets you choose more challenging or more relaxed scenarios depending on your political picks!
Who is this expansion ideal for?
For players who already love the base game and want more variety and fresh challenges.
Will it change the playtime?
It might! Depending on the politicians chosen (more naval war vs. more economy), the game pace can shift.
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